Funeral services for Dorothea E. Willis, 92, of Spiro are 11 a.m. on Saturday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Spiro with Father Sean O’Brien and Deacon John Burns officiating.
Burial will follow at Garland Cemetery in Stigler, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Spiro. A Rosary is Friday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Dorothea was born Sept. 25, 1932 in Keota to Lou Anna Kelly. She passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025 in Spiro.
Dorothea was a devout Christian and lifelong member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. She dedicated her life to raising her children and took immense pride in their accomplishments. Some of her fondest memories were spent at Eufaula Overlook, watching her children play along the hillside, and standing on the banks of the Highway 9 landing while they swam.
She retired from the Robert S. Kerr Powerhouse after completing 30 years of faithful civil service. Dorothea enjoyed Hallmark movies, embroidery, and gardening. Known affectionately as “Sweet Dorothea,” she was admired for her strong work ethic, her love for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and her steadfast commitment to doing things the right way—always by the book.
Survivors are her daughters Ann Hamilton, Sara Folsom and Doug Clark; sons Kelly Folsom and Kerry Folsom; grandchildren Betsy Cardenas and husband Fidencio, Brooke Folsom, Mark Moore and wife Tara, Emily Folsom, Dylan Folsom, Jaxton Clark and Jaycee Clark; great-grandchildren Joey and wife Taylor, Nicandra, Isabel, Blaise, Clara, Jake, Eli, Henry and Nora; and great-great-grandson, F.J; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and dear friends who will miss her dearly.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Franklin Folsom (1959); her second husband, Floyd Willis (1995); her brother, Roy Gene Lovell; her sister, Connie Sweet; and her grandparents who lovingly raised her Tupsy Cora and Ernest Kelly.
Pallbearers are Kerry Folsom, Mark Moore, Fidencio Cardenas, Dylan Folsom and Joey Cardenas. Honorary pallbearers are Kelly Folsom, Jaxton Clark and her nephews.
Dorothea’s life was one of grace, faith, and quiet strength. Her legacy of love, devotion, and integrity will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
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