Carol Ann Dorociak

Carol Ann Dorociak obituary, Tullahoma, TN

Carol Ann Dorociak

Carol Dorociak Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home on Nov. 12, 2025.

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Carol Ann Dorociak of Elora, Tennessee passed from this life on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at her residence at the age of 74 years.
A native of Hammond, Indiana, she is the daughter of the late William and Rilla Vaughn Painter. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Randall Dorociak, and one brother, James William Painter.
Per her wishes she will be cremated. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to help with the cremation expense to VENMO @Anita-Havlin cash app$ AnitaHavlin. Donations can also be made by calling to Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home at (931) 455-3481.
Carol was a high school graduate and attended Shady Grove Baptist church in Flintville, Tennessee when she was able to attend.
Her survivors include one sister, Anita Havlin of Fayetteville, Tennessee, niece, Debbie Krukowski of Barrington, Illinois, nephew, James William (Brenda) Painter III of Crete, Illinois, great niece, Cheyanne Painter of Illinois, great nephew, Brandon Painter of Illinois, extended family and caregivers, Jackie and Joe Land of Elora, Tennessee, Dear friend, Nancy Kelly of Indiana as well as many beloved friends and family members.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family of Carol Dorociak.

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