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Laura Denise Dooley

1961 - 2021

Laura Denise Dooley obituary, 1961-2021, Gary, IN

BORN

1961

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Laura Dooley Obituary

Laura Denise Dooley age 59 was born June 22,1961 in Gary, Indiana to Thomas Dooley and Anna Mae Dooley-Robinson. She attended West Side High School, class of 1978. She worked at Tom Olesker from 1999 until closing. She accepted Christ in her life and attended Van Buren Missionary Baptist Church. Laura departed this life on Monday, February 1, 2021. Preceded in death by her parents, brother Robert Dooley, daughter Cydrisse Marshall. Laura is survived by daughters LaToya (Richard) Rusher; Keisha Dooley; son Marvin (Makia) Dooley; grandchildren TeionDre', DaJ'anae, Ra'Jon, Cy'Eisha, My'Angel, Kenye', Nadia, Kaylie, and Yasir; sisters Vernita Samuels and Lucille "Cookie" Cook; brothers Charles "Chuck" and Thomas Dooley; and host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Sunday February 7, 2021 from 12-8:00 p.m. at the Guy & Allen Chapel 2959 West 11th Avenue. Funeral services Monday February 8, 2021 11:00 a.m. at Van Buren Missionary Baptist Church 2585 Van Buren St. Gary, Indiana. Rev. Dwight E. Mobley Sr Pastor/Teacher. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Feb. 7, 2021.

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Crystal Flowers

February 14, 2021

LaToya, Keisha, Marvin & The Dooley Family,

I worked with Laura 2006 - 2009 as a Cashier at Tom Olesker. In the month of February we were asked to wear Afrocentric attire on the weekends only. Laura had enough Afrocentric attire to wear for the entire month of February! I can truly say that Laura always went out of her way to make everyone feel special. She will be missed. May the Lord bring comfort, peace, and whatever you need most during this season of your life.

Toni Martin Price

February 13, 2021

To Vernita and family so sorry for your loss for a while in my life I grew up with the Dooley family and even though it has been some time since I've seen anyone I will always remember that part of my life you have my prayers and love

Mary L Gaskin

February 9, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

La Tasha Amos

February 9, 2021

My Codolences and Prayers to the Dooley Family. Matthew 5:4 says Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comfort. May God give you strength daily. She was very sweet, kind and a contagious Smile. May her Memories be Cherish forever in your Hearts.

Ruth Sutton

February 8, 2021

The Sanders and Sutton family will keep you in prayer

Ruth B. Sanders-Sutton

February 8, 2021

Your family will always be in our PRAYERS.

The Sanders and Sutton

Nadine Webster

February 8, 2021

Laura was a Sweet, Loving and Giving Person. We were Blessed to have Lived in a Wonderful Family Orientated Neighborhood. Our Families All Grew Up Together and Loved Each Other All Our Lives. Laura Loved Her Family. She Truly will be Missed. Rest Well, Beautiful Laura. Love Always, The Thomas/Webster Family

Courtney

February 7, 2021

Her personality shined bright! There was no one like her. She was well loved and will be missed... My condolences... The Dawson Family

Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

The Dawson Family

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Sheila Baker

February 7, 2021

I watched Laura grow up on 12th Avenue. She lived next door. You have my condolences. Praying for you and your family.

Sadie Ethridge

February 7, 2021

May God Bless the Dooley and Rusher families. Laura's presence will be missed.

Debra Brewer

February 6, 2021

To the family my condolences, and prayers. Laura was so kind and understanding to others and would give you what she had if you needed it. Above all else she loved her children. We had a lot of tears shed for or children and a lot of laughs. My best friend has gone home. You will be truly missed. It has been no matter how long we did not stay in contact or time passed, or what ever time day or night we could count on the other, just for a comforting word or to vent. No judgment or apologies were needed. just unconditional friendship, I was so lucky to have experienced that because of you my friend. No more pain, sister. RIP

LaTonya Barnes

February 6, 2021

Had the pleasure of working with her at Tom Olesker! Always went out of her way to help!

Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

Joe and Sable Pearsall

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Cheryl Downs

February 4, 2021

Laura I believe you are stutting your stuff in Heaven with a fistfull of questions for the Father who has a smile on HIS face!!!

Shreemone Buchanan

February 4, 2021

Laura, may you rest in sweet, perfect peace. Sending prayers to the family for peace and strength during this time. Love, Shirene Anderson and Shreemone Buchanan

Marvin Malone

February 4, 2021

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Debbie Turman Mable

February 4, 2021

May GOD comfort the family and give you strength to endure! Back in the day Laura and I would spend a night at Tiny Bees. She would always dress us alike and do our hair. Laura and I use to hang out during our high school days! You couldn’t tell us nothing. She will be miss! I will continued to pray for my cousins! Love you all!

LaToya A Rusher

February 4, 2021

I love you Mommy!

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Feb

7

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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8

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Van Buren Missionary Baptist Church

2585 Van Buren St., Gary, IN

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2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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