Dorothy Mae Sulley, 92, of Colorado Springs, CO, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018.
She was born in Council Bluffs, IA on February 25, 1926. She married John W. Sulley, Sr. on August 29, 1948. Dorothy and John moved their family to Colorado Springs in 1965. She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, bingo, reading, and playing games on the computer.
Dorothy is survived by her husband, John of 70 years, 4 children: John Sulley, Jr (Susan), Janis Zarayasi, Christopher Sulley (Stephanie), and Ann Sulley and 4 Grandchildren; Caitlin Sulley, Jeffrey Sulley (Hannah), Jessica Zarayasi, and Brian Sulley.
Dorothy was the healthiest 92 year old one met. Dorothy didn't suffer from Parkinson's, but truly adored Michael and followed his struggle with the disease. Her youngest son, Chris and Michael look as if they could be brothers and she relished in that.
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