Carolyn Dorris

Carolyn Dorris, 91, of Taylorville, IL died at 12:37 pm Monday, June 20, 2005 at St. Vincent Memorial Hospital. She was born September 27, 1913 in Pana, IL the daughter of Charles W. and Mary Alexander Thurn. On May 21, 1941 she married D. Keith Dorris in Maplewood, MO and he preceded in death on August 14, 1992. Mrs. Dorris was retired as the secretary, bookkeeper and caseworker for the General Assistance Program for Taylorville Township, and was a member of the First United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Business and Professional Women, Democrat Women of Christian County and Haselmere Chapter #221 Order of Eastern Star.

Surviving are her brother Charles J. Thurn of San Antonio, TX; several nieces and nephews, including: Joanne Corzine of Telluride, CO; Shirley Crawford and husband Bob of Taylorville; Bill Thurn and wife Roberta and Susan Robinson all of Decatur, IL.
Companions: Lisa Currie and Cyndi Lambert both of Taylorville, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother, William Thurn, and 2 sisters, Isabelle Kilham and Roberta Dougherty.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am Friday, June 24, 2005 at First United Methodist Church in Taylorville. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Thursday, June 23, 2005 at McClure Funeral Home, Taylorville, IL. Burial will be in Mound Cemetery, Pana, IL.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 200 S. Walnut, Taylorville, IL 62568