Obituary

Dorotha Lee Dillion, known as “Dottie,” age 85, of Tulsa, Oklahoma went to heaven July 8, 2013, ending her third battle with cancer. Dottie was born in San Angelo, Texas, on September 20, 1927 to Robert and Jewell Scott. She married Vernon Lee Dillion on March 16, 1946, and they moved to Tulsa soon thereafter.? She was a devoted wife and mother, and an active member of Calvary Temple Assembly of God church. She worked 20 years in Tulsa school cafeterias. Her greatest pleasure came from helping and encouraging others. She also enjoyed collecting and making dolls, sewing, traveling, shopping and talking. In her youth she was an acrobat, and was adventuresome well into her 60s with such activities as water skiing, roller skating, hiking, and even tried snowshoeing at the age of 78. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Vernon Lee Dillion; 2 brothers, Stanley and Bobby Scott of Bloomfield NM; 3 daughters, Theresa Dillion and husband Mike Kier of Tulsa, Deborah Hendrix of Tulsa, and Laura and Keith Claghorn of The Woodlands, TX; Grandchildren Eric, Blair, and Dustin Claghorn, and Sammy and Damon Hendrix; 8 great grandchildren; longtime son-in-law Sam Hendrix; and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. ? Donations to cancer research in lieu of flowers will be welcome. Service will be held 2:00 PM, July 12, 2013, Calvary Temple Assembly of God.? Butler-Stumpff Funeral Home, 2103 E. 3rd St., Tulsa, Oklahoma. 918-587-7000. www.Butler-Stumpff.com Condolences may be sent through the guest book on this page.