Dorothea E. Willis

Funeral services for Dorothea E. Willis, 92, of Spiro, Oklahoma, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Spiro, Oklahoma, with Father Sean O’Brien and Deacon John Burns officiating. Burial will follow at Garland Cemetery in Stigler, Oklahoma, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Spiro. A Rosary will be held on Friday, June 13, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Dorothea was born on September 25, 1932, in Keota, Oklahoma, to Lou Anna Kelly. She passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025, in Spiro.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Franklin Folsom (1959); her second husband, Floyd Willis (1995); her brother, Roy Gene Lovell; her sister, Connie Sweet; and her grandparents who lovingly raised her, Tupsy Cora and Ernest Kelly.

Dorothea was a devout Christian and lifelong member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. She dedicated her life to raising her children and took immense pride in their accomplishments. Some of her fondest memories were spent at Eufaula Overlook, watching her children play along the hillside, and standing on the banks of the Highway 9 landing while they swam.

She retired from the Robert S. Kerr Powerhouse after completing 30 years of faithful civil service. Dorothea enjoyed Hallmark movies, embroidery, and gardening. Known affectionately as “Sweet Dorothea,” she was admired for her strong work ethic, her love for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and her steadfast commitment to doing things the right way—always by the book.

She is survived by her daughters, Ann Hamilton and Sara Folsom and Doug Clark; sons, Kelly Folsom and Kerry Folsom; grandchildren, Betsy Cardenas and husband Fidencio, Brooke Folsom, Mark Moore and wife Tara, Emily Folsom, Dylan Folsom, Jaxton Clark, and Jaycee Clark; great-grandchildren, Joey and wife Taylor, Nicandra, Isabel, Blaise, Clara, Jake, Eli, Henry, and Nora; and great-great-grandson, F.J. She also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and dear friends who will miss her dearly.

Pallbearers will be Kerry Folsom, Mark Moore, Fidencio Cardenas, Dylan Folsom, and Joey Cardenas. Honorary pallbearers will be Kelly Folsom, Jaxton Clark, and her nephews.

Dorothea’s life was one of grace, faith, and quiet strength. Her legacy of love, devotion, and integrity will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

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