Dorothy Guillory Hale passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 16, 2022 after spending 94 and a half years on Earth. Dorothy (Dottie) was born August 11, 1926 to Angelus Guillory and Catherine Anabell Cline in Bessmay, Texas (Jasper County). Dorothy grew up in and around the Houston area but she spent most of her life in the Dallas-Fort Worth area including Duncanville, Irving, and Lake Bridgeport. Dorothy Guillory married Billy Sampson Hale October 1, 1949 and raised five children during their loving marriage of 48 years. Billy died in 1997. Surviving children are: Kenneth D. Hale (Terry) of Irving, TX; Edie H. Flanagin (Bill, d.) of Walsenburg, CO; and Joyce H. Nichols (Hank) of Parker, CO. Preceding her in death were sons Stephen L. Hale, and Glenn W. Hale (Susan, d.). Three brothers survive her: Charles J. Schmidt (Caroline) of Diboll, TX; Jerry L. Schmidt (Barbara, d.) of Canon City, CO; and Jim W. Schmidt (Joan, d.) of Conroe, TX. Preceding her in death were her twin brother, Doyel S. Guillory and stepsister Mary Alice Craddock (J.F., d.). 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren survive Dorothy. Her large extended family includes many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins. Dorothy is survived by her very special friend, John MacWhorter. She was fortunate enough to spend five wonderful years with John as her domino, dance, and life partner. Johns lovely daughter and son-in-law, Sheryl and Paul Burek of Colleyville and their large family also survive her. Visitation will be 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, March 20, 2022 with funeral services on Monday morning at 10:00 a.m. March 21st at Colonial Funeral Home of Irving, 606 W. Airport Freeway, Irving, Texas 75062. Burial will be at VanSickle Cemetery, 4600 - 4634 CR 2230, Caddo Mills, Texas 75135. The funeral service will be live-streamed and may be viewed at https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.phpk=1647637872173460 beginning at 9:55 a.m Monday, March 21, 2022 SERVICES

Visitation

Sunday, March 20, 2022 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Colonial Funeral Home Chapel 606 West Airport Freeway Irving, TX 75062

Funeral Service

Monday, March 21, 2022 10:00 AM

Colonial Funeral Home Chapel 606 W. Airport Fwy. Irving, TX 75062

Graveside Service

Monday, March 21, 2022

VanSickle Cemetery 4600 - 4634 CR 2230 Caddo Mills, TX 75135