of Mountain Home, AR
January 17, 2022
Dorothy Marie Lewey of Mountain Home, Arkansas formerly of Litchfield, IL passed away on January 17, 2022, at home surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Litchfield on March 20, 1935, to Viola (Hoog) and Milford M. Kellenberger. In June of 1953, she married her husband, Ronald ''Sonny'' Lewey of 49 years.
Dorothy was a resident of Mountain Home for approximately 20 years. She enjoyed the St. Louis Cardinals, fishing with Sonny, sewing, visiting with friends and family. She played pinochle at the Senior Center. She was a volunteer at Baxter Regional Hospital's Bargain Box.
Dorothy was a member of St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church in Mountain Home and a former member of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Litchfield, IL.
Dorothy spent most of her life being a stay-at-home wife and mother. Roles in which she loved.
She is survived by her four children; Deborah (John) Brest of Lead Hill, MO, Kenneth (Dawn) Lewey of Frisco, TX, Dennis (Cyndi) Lewey of Nokomis, IL, and James (Linda) Lewey of Troy, IL. She has eleven grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren.
Dorothy's high school class of 1953's last will and testament states: ''I, Dorothy Kellenberger leave for the ''Sonny'' side of life.''
A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, February 1st, 10:00 A.M. at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church in Mountain Home, AR. There will be no visitation. Burial will be February 3rd at Elm Lawn Memorial Park in Litchfield, IL.
Arrangements are under the care of Roller Funeral Home.
We were saddened to hear of Dottie's passing. She was a very sweet person and very devoted to singing in St. Peter's Choir. May she rest in peace, and may the Lord comfort her family.
I will miss not talking to Dorothy on the phone. We have been friends for over 50 years. But I have wonderful memories that we made with Dorothy and Sonny when we all lived in Litchfield. So sorry for your loss.
Loved this lady so much.she was a very Specialsisterinlaw. Prayers to tje family.love u all aunt sue
Sweet real lady, always good to sing with you! Happy rest, and thanks for the smiles!