Dorris P. Scanlon, 80, born May 31, 1931, died peacefully and went to be with the lord on Jan. 8, 2012. Russell, her husband of 62 years, and her family were by her side, including her brother and sister-in-law, James (Bonnie Sue) Wilson.

She also is survived by her children, Sue (Tom) Glithero, Dennis (Carol) Scanlon, Cindy (Gary) Price, Mike (Kim) Scanlon and Beth Scanlon; and several other brothers and sisters.

Dorris was born in Hobart, Okla., and was raised in Texas. She moved to Indianapolis in 1969 and then to Shelbyville in 1997.

She had worked at Wheaton Van Lines for a number of years.

 

Dorris was involved in the Shelby County Optimist Club and attended Hope's Point Baptist Church.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service and Crematory, 703 S. Harrison St.

Celebration of life services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Edwin Mohr officiating.

An online guest book may be signed at www.murphyparks.com.