Sheila Ann Dolley

Sheila Ann Dolley obituary

Sheila Ann Dolley

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Sheila Dolley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lake Funeral Home - Ionia on Oct. 22, 2025.

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Sheila Ann Dolley aged 79 of Caledonia passed away October 20, 2025. Sheila was born in Ionia, Michigan on August 25, 1946 the daughter of Lester and Lula Harvey. Sheila married Francis "Tony" Dolley on August 29, 1964 in Belding, Michigan.
Sheila enjoyed cross stitching, knitting, and crocheting in her free time. She also loved to travel with her husband especially near the Mississippi and its plantations.
Shelia is survived by her husband, Francis "Tony" Dolley of Caledonia, her children Michael (Christina) Dolley of Wyoming and Jodi (John) Yenchar of Caledonia. Grandchildren, Cameron Parmer and J.J. Yenchar. Her sister- and brother-in-law Dora (Elmer) Jones of Ionia and several nieces or nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents Lester and Lula Harvey.
Funeral services will be held at the Lake Funeral Home in Ionia on Saturday, October 25th at Noon with Pastor Mark Hall officiating, Interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Those wishing may make memorial contributions to Ionia County Animal Shelter. Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.co

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Upcoming Events

Oct

25

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Lake Funeral Home

3521 S. State Road, Ionia, MI 48846

Send Flowers

Oct

25

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Lake Funeral Home

3521 S. State Road, Ionia, MI 48846

Send Flowers

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Lake Funeral Home - Ionia

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