Edith Bain Dooley

Edith Bain Dooley, 87, a lifelong resident of Salem, Va., passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at her residence. She was born on February 1, 1922 in Salem, a daughter of the late Hubert Ward and Nellie May Bain. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Winfred Lee Dooley; sons, Robert Lee Dooley and Roger Frederick Dooley; and brothers, Chester W. Bain, Donald E. Bain, William W. Bain, Robert M. Bain, and Hubert L. Bain. Mrs. Dooley was a member of West Salem Baptist Church. Her surviving family includes a special nephew, Lacy Dudley and wife, Dicy; and grandchildren, Jake and Josh Dooley and their mother, Diane. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 25, 2009 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 1 p.m. at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. The Rev. Rick Brown will officiate. Online condolences to the family may be made at johnmoakey.com. The Dooley family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 389-5441.