Dorothy Ann Dale, age 82, of Springfield, MO, passed away Saturday August 30, 2014 at her residence. She was born June 8, 1932, in Arbington, PA to Stanley and Marion Brighton. She was a member of the Berean Baptist Church of Springfield.
Dorothy was a loving mother, grandmother and friend to all that knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband of 51 years, Ernest Dale. She is survived by 2 daughters: Patricia Mills and husband Brian, Springfield, Mo., and Diane Croge and husband Anthony, Somerdale, NJ. Also, 5 grandchildren : Tyler, Zachary, Clancey, Danielle and Ashley; plus one great-grandchild: Felix.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 5, 2014 at Greenlawn North Funeral Home, with Pastor Jeffrey Ables officiating. Visitation will take place at the funeral home on Thursday September 4th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be made at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com