Dolores Ann Venero

Dolores Ann Venero, 80, Inverness, entered her Heavenly Home on Nov. 16, 2025, under the loving care of her family and HPH Hospice.

Dolores was born in Inverness, the daughter of the late Clarence and Lillie (Milton) Stokes on Dec. 14, 1944. She grew up in Citrus County, attending local elementary, middle, and Citrus High School. Her parents were one of the early families in Citrus County and one of the original founders of Ft. Cooper Baptist Church in 1952. Well grounded in church doctrine and fundamental Baptist beliefs, she was recruited to play the piano for worship services when she was just 8 years old. She continued to serve Fort Cooper Baptist in that capacity for many years even after she was married.

Dolores worked hard during her adult years. She and her husband Tony worked side by side running their businesses, Citrus Marine Center and Venero Snapper Lawn Mowers. She also was a wonderful homemaker, outstanding cook, and crafter. Her extraordinary talents included crocheting, knitting, sewing, and other types of crafting. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening and working around her house and yard.

Her beloved husband of 59 years Anthony "Tony" Venero preceded her to Heaven on Dec. 1, 2023. Left to cherish her memory are two children, Anthony Venero, Jr. of Inverness, Angela Venero of Ocala, and one sister, Barbara Rodgers of Inverness. Her grandchildren include Allen and Jeff Clifton and one great-grand, Layla Clifton.

There is a Celebration of Life scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 23 at 3 p.m., from the Fort Cooper Baptist Church Pastors Marne Palmani and Francisco Garcia officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Inverness. Friends may fellowship with the family from 2 p.m., on Sunday until the hour of service.

In lieu of flowers, consider memorials in Dolores' memory to the Mission Fund of Ft. Cooper Baptist Church.

Arrangements by Charles E. Davis Funeral Home.