Dolores Lloyd

Dolores Joe Ann Lloyd, 80, of Mansfield, died Saturday, August 11, 2007 at Good Shepherd Home in Ashland following an extended illness. Dolores was born on April 14, 1927, in Cleveland, to Dallas L. and Irene M. Miller Lloyd, and had resided in the Mansfield area for most of her life. A faithful member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Dolores had been the Choir Director, and directed the many Christmas plays at church. She also was integral with organizing and running the Latch-Key Program at the church. Her musical background in the Frauen Choir, and the Mansfield Symphony Chorus gave her a very strong ability as a music coordinator through church. After graduating from Strongsville High School in 1945, Dolores journeyed off to Ashland University, where she achieved a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1951. A pioneer in her own right, she then decided to go to Bowling Green State University, where she received her teaching degree in 1961, and then went on to achieve her Masters and Specialists Degree in Reading in 1971. Dolores was a member of the National Retired Teachers Association. She worked for Madison schools for over 24 years as a teacher and reading consultant. Some also may remember Dolores when she owned and operated Lloyds Christmas House.

Surviving are one brother, Dallas D. Lloyd of Mansfield; one sister, Juanita Frank Kocsis of Cleveland, TN; one sister-in law, Dorothy Lloyd of Waco, TX; a host of nieces and nephews and close friends; longtime companion, Marvena Hershey of Mansfield; and a special niece, Karolee Lloyd of Waco, TX. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Richard H. Lloyd.

Friends may call at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ontario, conducted by Rev. Richard Beal. Friends may also attend visitation one hour prior to the service at church. Burial will follow in Franklin Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Paul Lutheran Church or North Central Ohio Hospice.