

  <p>Walker, Dorlene Spencer Simmons</p>
  <p>Passed: 2011-07-04</p>
  <p>Age: 86</p>


  <p>Source: Ravenswood News</p>

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  <p>Obituary Date: 2011-07-07</p>
  <p>Information: RAVENSWOOD - Dorlene Simmons Walker, 86, of Ravenswood, died July 4, 2011 of complications due to pulmonary fibrosis.  She was born Dorlene Dola Spencer on April 1, 1925 to Icy (Jarvis) and Elber Spencer, the third of five daughters.  For much of her childhood the family lived in the Clover area, and she attended public schools in Roane County.  In July 1942, she married James Ronald Simmons with whom she raised four sons.  During World War II, she was a Rosie the Riveter, working for the Goodyear Aircraft Corporation on combat aircraft. Later, she worked at the American Viscose Corporation in Parkersburg.  Besides being a lifelong homemaker, she was also employed by the O. J. Morrison clothing store in Spencer and Jackson General Hospital in Ripley.  Throughout her life she drew and painted.  Attesting to her artistic skills, she won several ribbons and awards at area festivals.  Sons, Neil David and Ronald Dolan; sisters, Joy Stalnaker DeWeese, Justine Harris and Dormal Coe Rhodes; granddaughter, Bethany Simmons; and husbands, James Simmons and Virgil Walker preceded her in death.  Surviving are her sons, Gary Alan of South Charleston and James Steven of Ravenswood; sister Wanda Nutter of Spencer; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  The family wishes to thank Dr. Arif Malik and his staff for their diligent, effective and compassionate care, as well as the warmhearted and expert comfort provided by the staff of Hospice Care.  Funeral services are 2 p.m. Saturday, July 9, at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home in Spencer, with the Rev. John King officiating.  Visitation is one hour prior to the service.  Interment will follow at the Clover Cemetery.</p>


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