Dorothy Tooley, 82, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Dorothy was the daughter of the late Pete and Mary McGhee and the beloved wife of the late Johnny Lucas Tooley.
A woman of strong Christian faith, Dorothy was saved by grace on Friday evening, April 15, 1955, and baptized Sunday afternoon, May 1, 1955, at Wilcox Pond. She was a member of South Carrollton Missionary Baptist Church, where her faith remained an important part of her life.
Dorothy graduated from Central City High School and later completed her practical nursing education in Madisonville. She worked for many years at Cowden Manufacturing Sewing Factory in Central City before serving as a Licensed Practical Nurse at MCH and Maple Manor Nursing Home.
She is survived by her dearly loved brother, Jerry (Peggy) McGhee; nieces, Chanda (Michael) Oates and Aimee (John) Clapacs; along with several great-nieces and great-nephews.
Dorothy also dearly loved her pets, including her beloved cat Simon, who preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at South Carrollton Missionary Baptist Church, officiated by her dearly loved pastor, Brother Roger Heltsley. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at the church Tuesday, October 20, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., and Wednesday, October 21, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m.