Dorothy Marie Toole, age 64, of Waco passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021 at Kindred Hospital in Fort Wort. Dorothy was born in Waco on July 7, 1957 to parents Jim Ed Toole and Virginia (Ginger) Ray Toole.
Dorothy was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was devoted to her family and loved to spend as much time with them as possible. She had three children and thirteen grandchildren whom she cherished more than anything. She was the matriarch of her family and a loving mother hen.
Dorothy had an adventurous spirit and fun-loving personality. She was spunky, playful and full of color. She was a strong, determined and independent woman who worked hard to provide for her family. Dorothy loved music and loved to dance. She was known to cut a mean rug in her younger years. She loved to turn music up loud and clean her house. She loved bright colors, butterflies and wild flowers. Dorothy had a smile that would light up the room. She will forever be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; brother Jackie Ray Toole; and grandmother “Maw” Velma Maddox. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her true love and best friend Andy Dillinger; son Kevin Bennett and wife Erica; daughter Christi Bennett; son Bo Bennett and Lacy Brooks; brothers Johnny Wallace, Jim Ed Toole, Jr. (Duner) and wife Sharon, Timothy Toole; grandchildren Layne, Dax, Cash, Trinity, Keith, Jr., Zachary, Brenna, Journie, Shyanne, Lacy, Jezebel, Landon and Branson. In addition, she leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other loving family members and friends.
Friends are invited to visit with the family 10-11AM on Monday, November 1, 2021 in the chapel of Lake Shore Funeral Home 5201 Steinbeck Bend in Waco. Funeral services will be 11AM at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jeremy Connel officiating. Honoring the family by serving as pallbearers are all of her grandchildren. Burial and committal will immediately follow at Rosemound Cemetery in Waco.
Thoughts and memories may be shared at LakeShoreFuneralHome.com
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Sending love and prayers to all of you. Anytime Christi talked about her Mom to me, I could just tell how much she loved her Mama. Love you Christi ❤️
I still clean my house to music you showed me that it made that chore easier.
Your smile was infectious.
I know you will be forever missed by your family…your heart.
I was so shocked to hear of the passing of your mother Christi, Bo, and Kevin. Growing up I remember spending a lot of time at y’alls house. Your mom and my mom were close friends. She was so funny and outgoing. I’ve seen her a few times over the years. She was still the same as I remembered. Dorothy RIP you are loved and will be missed.
Dorothy was one of kind. I knew her in her teens.
I have many memories with her and the Toole family some funny but all were good.
My prayers and condolences to you all.
My deepest condolences for Andy and the family. I know she will be highly missed.
My long time friend you will truly be missed. Prayers for her family. ✌️❤️🙏
Andy, we can only imagine what you are going through right now! Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and Dorothy.
Joe & Sherry Mosley
Dorothy will be greatly missed. Prayers to the entire Family as well as Andy to find strength and courage at this time of pain. May God be with you all at this time.
Please know that I have been keeping Dorothy in my prayers & now I will continue 2 Be in prayer for the family that are left behind, BUT BE OF GOOD CHEER for Jesus has over come the world ! I am sooo very sorry for your loss !
DORTHY I CANT BELIEVE THIS HAS HAPPENED TO YOU.. I JUST THINK OF ALL THE FUN WE HAD OVER THE YEARS .. YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL INSIDE AND OUT …IM GOING TO MISS YOU SO MUCH..WE HAD OUR UPS AND DOWNS .IM GLAD WE FINALLY TALKED ..I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU ..THIS IS THE HARDEST .. FAREWELL IVE EVER HAD TO DO ..ILL NEVER SAY BECAUSE WE WILL MEET AGAIN AND I KNOW YOUR HAPPY THERE IN HEAVEN TELL MY MOM AND DAD AND SIS N DANNY .. WE WILL MEET AGAIN ON THAT BEAUTIFUL SEA SHORE …SEE YOU SOON MY DEAR SISTER LOVE YOU
I AM SO VERY SORRY ABOUT YOUR MOTHER ITS SO SAD I LOVE ALL YALL AND I PRAY BE WITH YOU ALL , THROUGH THIS AWFUL TRAGEDY.YIUR MOTHER RUN AROUND WITH ME FOR 40 YEARS I CHERISH EVERY MINUTE I HAD WITH YOU..FARE WELL MY DEAR SIS UNTIL I SEE YOU AGAIN
So sorry for your loss. I only met her a couple of times, and she was really nice. May God take her into His loving arms.
So sorry to the family and friends, of Dorothy. Love and Prayers to all this touches. Rest in Paradise, God’s Speed, Dorothy Toole. ❤🙏
So sorry for your loss! My deepest condolences, prayers and viral hugs to you all.
So sorry for your loss she will be missed and never forgotten.RIP Dorothy Love Brenda Ballentine Correll
Sorry for your loss Christi,Kevin,and Bo and family Love and Respect Garland Ballentine
So sorry to hear that Dorothy Marie passed away.my true condolences for the family. I am Diane Robinson sister Martha.
May God be with you and your family! Christi, I’m so sorry sweetie. I know how much you cherished your Momma. Please feel free to reach out to us if you need anything. Love you girl.
Ron and Joy Franks. Sorry for your loss. We miss and love her. ❤
Andy and family. We miss Dorothy and love her. She was a good friend. Ron a lot longer than me. Loved going shopping. We would go to Ross first. Look at shoes then other things. She will be missed. Love her