Dorothy M. Gulledge

Mrs. Dorothy M. Gulledge, age 92 of Cobden, died at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, February 16, 2017 in Integrity Healthcare in Anna. She was born January 14, 1925 in Pomona, the daughter of Charles and Hattie Mae (Anderson) Thompson. She married William Howard Gulledge on November 20, 1941 in Jackson, MO and together they shared thirty four years of marriage before his death on July 1, 1976. Dorothy is survived by her two grandchildren, Eric Gulledge of Cobden and Jamie Gulledge of Anna; two great-grandchildren, Cody Gulledge and Brody Owen Gulledge; brother in law, Gary (Beverly) Gulledge of Cobden; nieces and nephews, Erica Gulledge of Carterville, Angela Gulledge of Cobden, Brenda Loveless of Jonesboro, Tony Thompson of Anna, Tracey Woodall of Metropolis, Allison and Alex Stout both of Buncombe; other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, William Howard Gulledge; daughter, Barbara Ann Gulledge; one brother and sister in law, Norman Edward and Dorothy Thompson; and one sister, Alma Thompson. Dorothy was a member of the First Baptist Church in Cobden for many years. She worked for the Florsheim Heel Factory in Anna and later opened a daycare, caring for numerous children throughout the county. She dearly loved all the children she was able to care for over the years. For years Dorothy and her friends had daily gatherings at the Dairy Queen in Anna, she loved the fellowship they shared in her "own" booth. She enjoyed vegetable gardening and canning. Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy M. Gulledge will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 21, 2017 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Cobden with Rev. Jerry King officiating. Interment will be in the Cobden Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, February 20, 2017 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Cobden. Memorial contributions may be made to the Union County Animal Control. Envelopes will be available in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home. Visitation Service Monday, February 20, 2017,5:00PM-8:00PM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home 214 North Front Street Cobden, Illinois 62920 Memorial/Funeral Service Tuesday, February 21, 2017,11:00AM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home 214 North Front Street Cobden, Illinois 62920 Cemetery Service Tuesday, February 21, 2017,11:45AM Cobden Cemetery Cobden School Road Cobden, Illinois 62920