Dorothy J Lindsey

Dorothy J. Lindsey, 82, of 69 Venango St., Franklin, died at 4:13 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, at UPMC Northwest. Born March 12, 1926, in Galloway, she was the daughter of George A. and Edna I. Rice Carson. She worked as a nurse's aide at Polk Center. Mrs. Lindsey was a faithful member of Fox Street Church of God. She was also a member of the Women's Society. She was an avid bowler and was a member of Wednesday Women's League. She enjoyed spending time with her family, crocheting, doing community service and attending church. Mrs. Lindsey married Chester Lindsey on Jan. 10, 1942, and he preceded her in death. She is survived by two children, Chester M. Lindsey, Jr. of Franklin and Patricia I. Thomas of Oil City; six grandchildren, David C. Thomas, Jr. of Oil City, Diana Fuller of Ithaca, N.Y., Melissa Ann Smith of Oil City, Kristi Vann of Bridge City, Texas, Marie Speicher of Lufkin, Texas and Rachel Brassine of Cary, N.C.; six great-grandchildren, Joshua Sjoden of Oil City, Maranda and Ryan Speicher of Lufkin, Texas, DJ Vann of Bridge City, Texas, David C. Thomas, III of Oil City and Gwyneth Brassine of Cary, N.C.; and one sister, Mrs. Flora Chutchall of Warren Robins, Ga. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; brothers, Clarence Carson, Albert LeRoy Carson, George Carson and Earl Carson; and sisters, Marie Patterson and Velma Reagle. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be at Franklin Cemetery. The Robert W. Gardinier Funeral Home Inc., of Franklin is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences can be sent online at www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.