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Dorothy Tolliver

Jul 27th, 1937 - Aug 25th, 2022

Graveside Ceremony: 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville

Those attending are asked to arrive directly at the cemetery. 

 

      Dorothy M. Tolliver, age 85, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Thursday morning, August 25, 2022, at Flora Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.

      She was born July 27, 1937, in Rantoul, the daughter of Alfred and Nina (Barnes) Holeman.  She was united in marriage to John H Tolliver on April 21, 1977, in Clay City, and together they shared 40 wedding anniversaries until his death on March 10, 2018.

      Dorothy had worked at the International Shoe Factory, ran the Courthouse Café and the Little Diner, and was a beautician for many years.  She enjoyed going to yard sales, collecting unique cookie jars, and growing flowers.  

      She is survived by 2 children: Mistie (Dr. Alfonso) Urdaneta of Salem and Scott (Marla) Tolliver of Salem; daughter-in-law: Lina Griffy of Louisville; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and a sister: Lois Smith of Flora.

      She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a daughter: Beverly Griffy; a son: Tom Griffy; 2 sisters: Carol Spencer and Juanita Stanley; and a grandson: Shane Lewis.

      A graveside ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville.  Those attending are asked to arrive directly at the cemetery.  Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.  Memorial donations are suggested to a fund to assist local nursing home residents with hair care needs, and these donations will be accepted through the funeral home.        

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Rhesa Eckelberry

August 25th

Sorry for your loss. She was a sweet lady

Steve and Betty Stanford

August 25th

Thoughts and prayers for all her family and friends 🙏. We enjoyed camping with her and John. I know she will be missed

Richard and Debbie Hampton

August 25th

So sorry for your loss, Dorothy was a wonderful woman and will be missed by a lot of people. Praying for the family.

Jr. & Darla Murphy

August 26th

So sorry for your loss! Dorothy was a very sweet lady!

Jean Guerrettaz

August 26th

Dorothy was a very sweet lady and she was so great with the nursing home residents when she worked there, doing their hair. She will truly be missed.

Kaaren Bangert

August 26th

Dorothy was such a nice lady, Rest In Peace!

Bill and Carolyn Holeman, Dave and Sherry Harrington

August 28th

We would like to send our sympathy to the family and to let you know you are in our thoughts and prayers

David & Connie Birch

August 28th

Misty and family… you’re all in our thoughts and prayers.

tammy akes

August 29th

to the family... i'm sorry for your loss!!! sweet swet, stuborn lady , she was full of sas! i know the past couple of years have been really hard on all of you! her confusion is over! sh's free of pain, she's with her luv in heaven, and she is whole again!! my heart goes out to ALL of u. and big bear hugs when i see u. i cannot attend her service asss i am not well at the moment.... luv hugs n prayers, dont forget to put out a bird house for her! i'm positive it will b a BEAUTIFUL SERVICE...

Kay Galloway

August 31st

So Sorry for your loss.Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

 

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Jim and Brenda Thompson
I am sure you have gone to meet your heavenly father. You will be missed by many people. From Marie Thomas
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