Dorothy Marie (Tanner) Furlow 81, of Sesser, passed away Wednesday February 26, 2014 at Countryside Manor nursing home in Mt. Vernon, IL.
Dorothy was born October 25, 1932 to Ola and Margaret (Bourm) Tanner.
Dorothy was a homemaker and made her home in Sesser, and was a member of the VFW Auxiliary of Sesser.
Dorothy married Edward Milton Furlow on April 15, 1950 in Marion, IL and he preceded her in death on March 9, 2006.
She was of the Baptist faith.
Dorothy is survived by her daughter Connie Sue Dilliner of Sesser, a wonderful loving companion Delmar Ray Jones of Sesser, two grandsons, Brandon and wife Stormi Dilliner of Mulkeytown, Nathan and wife Janette of Sesser, two great granddaughters Taylor Dinna Dilliner and boyfriend Tayler Ellison and Shayne Janae Dilliner, sister-in-law Genny Spiller and a great friend Velma Severs.
She was preceded by her mother, father, husband, one son Jerry Len Furlow, one infant brother, one infant sister all buried in Coal Bank Springs Cemetery, two devoted friends Mary Lou Hammonds who passed away December 30, 2010 and Lil Jones who passed away October 29, 2009.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday March 1, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home of Sesser, IL officiated by Brother Mark Miller. Visitation will be on Friday February 28, 2014 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Coal Bank Springs Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Sesser VFW Auxiliary and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information visit www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com .
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