January 6, 2011

IDA MADALINE DORSEY
(12/16/1918 - 12/28/2010)

Ida Madaline Dorsey, 92, of Bella Vista, Arkansas went to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at Highlands Health in Bella Vista. She was born on December 16, 1918 to Wallace Washington Davis and Grace M. Kraus Davis.

She and her husband owned a grocery store in Gorin, Missouri for many years. She was a member of the Eastern Star and was a past Worthy Matron, and loved to do crafts. She was a loving wife, mother, and "nana". Throughout her life she was a member of the Christian faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ivan M. Dorsey, two brothers, and one great-grandchild at birth.

She is survived by two sons, Rollie Dorsey and wife, Victoria of Joliet, Illinois, Danny Dorsey and wife, Leslee of Howell, Michigan; one daughter, Sandra Epperson and husband, William of Bella Vista, Arkansas; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren.

A service celebrating her life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by the Bella Vista, Funeral Home & Crematory, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, Arkansas.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bella Vista Baptist Church, 50 East Lancashire Blvd., Bella Vista, Arkansas 72714 or to the charity of the donor's choice.

On-line condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.