Dorothy F. Bagley

(nee Soerfass) Welcomed into Heaven on her 97th birthday, December 11, 2008. Survived by her beloved and devoted sister, Eleanor Soerfass. Dearest mother of Shirley (Rev. Nat) Olson; Harland (Marilyn) Bagley; Beverly (Dan) Fester; and Donna (Jacob Sr.) Adams. Adored grandmother of 15; great-grandmother of 33; and great-great grandmother of 9. Cherished sister-in-law of Carolyn Soerfass and Wilma Cavanaugh. Devoted aunt of Audrey (Wayne) Heins and John, Gary and Ron Soerfass. Deeply loved by a host of family and friends. Dorothy is now reunited with her beloved children Sharon and John; husband Leo, parents John and Ella; brothers William and John; sister and brother-in-law Loretta and Homer Bagley, nephew Homer G. Bagley, Jr.; son-in-law Nat Olson; and great-grandson Joseph Engel. Dorothy was a member of Poplar Creek Church (formerly Bethel Tabernacle Assembly of God) and an outstanding secretary at Familytime Ministries. Dorothy served the Lord she loved faithfully, spending countless hours in prayer and serving as a Sunday School teacher. She was an exceptional mother, raising five children alone after the early passing of her husband. Beyond her own family, Dorothy welcomed many to her table to share her home and wonderful cooking. "Mom Bagley" was a friend to all she met. Her life of sacrifice and quiet strength leaves a legacy to all who knew her. A celebration of Dorothy's life will be held Tuesday, December 16 at Poplar Creek Church. Visitation from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M.; funeral at 7:00 P.M. Rev. John Davis and Rev. David Gall officiating. Interment Wednesday at 10:30 A.M. at Pinelawn Cemetery, West Capitol Drive. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Poplar Creek Church appreciated.