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Dorothy Layne Obituary
CHILLICOTHE - Dorothy V. Layne, 89, of Chillicothe passed away at 7:51 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 12, 2010, at OSF Saint Clare Home in Peoria Heights.
She was born on Feb. 17, 1921, in Sugar Tree, Tenn., a daughter of Charles Whitman and Ida Etta (Ward) Matlock. She married Edward H. Layne on Jan. 11, 1941, in Forest City, Ark.
They relocated to the Chillicothe area in 1948 and raised their seven children at Layne Crossing. He preceded her in death on Oct. 19, 1997, in Chillicothe.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Rebecca Garrison; and son-in-law, Jerry Longstreth.
Dorothy is survived by her children, Charles (Mary) Layne of Pekin, Richard (Cherie) Layne of Chillicothe, Carole Longstreth of Chillicothe, David (Genell) Layne of Chillicothe, Deborah (Robert) Spencer of East Peoria and Cynthia Holocker of Peoria; 20 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and sisters, Laverne, Linda and Glenda.
Starting in 1961, she drove a school bus for Chillicothe Township (IVC) High School Unit 321 until her retirement in 1975.
Dorothy and Ed loved traveling the country together and had many friends, who shared their love of travel, shuffleboard, fishing, pot-luck get-togethers and relaxation.
Dorothy was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Chillicothe, where funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 15, 2010, with Pastor Curtis L. Cochran officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will be in LaSalle Cemetery in rural Chillicothe.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Dorothy's memory to the OSF Saint Clare Home Activity Fund.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Clary Funeral Home, 428 W. McClure Ave. in Peoria.
Dorothy's memorial website and online condolences may be accessed at www.ClaryFunerals.com.
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Jim Higgens
November 14, 2010
Rich, Charley, I just read aboout your mother's passing this morning, and I know what pain comes when letting go of a loved one.
I remember both your parents with fondness. They were good people, and they produced a family the entire community can take pride in. Your parents were the proverbial "salt of the earth."
I pray you find comfort in that everlasting faith your mother cherished.
Jim Higgens
Dana Davis
November 14, 2010
Deb, I'm so sorry for your loss. May she fly with the angels.
Barb Wendler
November 14, 2010
Dave,Sorry to hear of your mothers passing.My sincere condoloences to you and your famlies.
Kirsten Evans
November 14, 2010
Deb, SO sorry to hear of your loss. My concolences to your entire family.
Kirsten Evans
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