Dorothy was a jack of all trades and a master to none. She could do just about anything from yard work to cutting hair or working on cars, she was even able to upholster her furniture. Growing up Dorothy would sew her and her siblings clothes. She was proud to have completed schooling to become a Registered Nurse and worked at many hospitals over the years and even worked at Terrell State Hospital.
Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents Joseph Berry Nix and Mattie Stella (Henry) Nix; first husband Patrick Talty Sline and second husband Forrest Bailey; 5 brothers: Kirby, J.B., Clyde, Sam and Eugene; 2 sisters Lottie Stewart and Doris Mathis; niece Diane Stewart and two nephews Benny Nix and Bobby Nix.
Those left with cherished memories are her son Sammy Don Sline; grandsons Gary Don Sline and Brian Edward Sline; great grandchildren: Jayson Sline, Macie Sline and Ace Allen; three step children: Edward Bailey, Harlan Bailey and Bonnie Bailey Lovette; many nieces and nephews: Pat Nix, Darla, Cindy, Kevin, Lisa, Wilma Liggett, Joe Nix, Vickie, Sam, Kirby Lee, Ricky Stewart, Jerry Stewart, Terry Stewart, Linda and Tammy along with a host of other beloved family and friends who will miss her dearly.
A visitation for Dorothy will be held Friday, February 12, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Anderson Clayton Funeral Home immediately followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.andersonclaytonterrell.com for the Bailey family.
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