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DOROTHY HELEN COLLEY, 91, of Huntsville died Saturday, November 28, 2009 at Moberly Nursing and Rehab. Dorothy was born October 24, 1918 in Jacksonville, MO the daughter of Ural W. and Lillian J. (Cavanaugh) Harlan. She married Virgil Leon Colley on Aug 25, 1956 in Moberly. He preceded her in death on March 2, 1972.

Survivors include two sons, Milton Harlan and wife Barbara of Huntsville and Mike Colley of Columbia; two stepdaughters Janice Cronnister and husband David and Pat Cross and Husband Gordon all of the state of Oklahoma; one brother, Wallace Harlan and wife Ileene of Moberly; two sisters, Maudie Webster and husband Kent of Huntsville and Lois Wegs and husband Bob of Moberly; sister-in-law, Clarabell Harlan of Columbus, OH; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Her parents, her husband and one brother Don Harlan preceded Mrs. Colley in death.

Dorothy was a member of the Mt. Shiloh Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, walking, and spending time with family and friends.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at Patton Funeral Home in Huntsville. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Moberly. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 PM Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Mt. Shiloh Baptist Church.