Dorothy Ellen Laitner

Rosalie, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your fanily at this very difficult time. Please know that she is loved by the lord and is in a very peaceful place and out of her pain and sufferring. her children were her life and she was very proud of all of you.

Aunt Dorothy will be remembered by us for her sweet smile and kind nature. We know how difficult a time like this can be and wish we could be in the states to offer our support to the family. Please know we are there in spirit and prayer.
May knowing that Dorothy is in the arms of the Lord and her beloved Charles once again, bring you all comfort and peace.
Sending our love and sympathy from the Netherlands.
Jim and Sherry Rees

I was saddened to learn of Dorothy Ellen's death. We were classmates for many years in Carrollton schools. Our reunions were blessed with her beautiful smile and welcome. Reunions will never be the same without her. She was a wonderful person. Dorothy Jo

Rosalie, Charles, Susan and Cynthia, it is with a heavy heart that I extend my condolences to each of you and your families regarding the passing of your precious mother, my Great Aunt Dorothy. As I type her name a smile comes to my face as I envision her and her warm sweet smile.

When learning of her illness on the 3rd of February I walked quietly down the alley behind our home and gave thanks to the Lord for the times I spent as a young girl in Carrollton. Numerous times, as we...

She was not only my cousin she was my best friend. I will miss her so much.

Grammie, you are sadly missed, and will always have a special place in my heart. The example of excellence that you set in everything that you did inspires me to be the best that I can be. You were also the kindest person that I have ever met. Though William only got to know you for a short time, I will make sure that he and all of his future siblings know of the example that you set for our entire family, of always doing the right thing.

Dear Laitner Family, Your Mother was very special to all who knew her. I have many happy memories of the good times with your Mother, Dad and your Mother's parents. I lived the 2nd door from your cousins Mildred and Carolyn Tatum and all of us played together. We have been friends since the second grade. I can remember going to my very first girl-boy party at your grandparent's farm. I can remember many times sitting in the swing on their front porch. Dorothy was a real help with Jean...

I will always remember Mrs. Laitner as a wonderful Girl Scout leader. We were all accepted into her home, and given the chance to grow as young girls, and later years as promising young women. I never saw her without a smile, and her patience was unending. You had a wonderful mother!