Dorothy Mae Mason

Dorothy passed away July 9, 2018, at Winchester Place Nursing Home, after a long illness. She was born June 3, 1933, in Jackson, TN. She moved to Decatur, IL at the age of 3 and graduated from Stephen Decatur High School in 1950. Her high school prom date turned out to be her future husband. They were married February 12, 1956.

Dorothy became a Registered Nurse after graduating from St. Joseph’s School of Nursing, Bloomington, IL in 1954and received her BSN & MSN degree from The Ohio State University. She served on the faculty at The OSU School of Nursing in the early 1980’s and also taught three years at Columbus Technical Institute School of Nursing (now Columbus State). She was a committed and caring instructor; while teaching at Columbus State, she welcomed students into her home for group study sessions to help them prepare for certification. Dorothy worked in many areas of nursing for over 50 years until she was forced to retire due to health reasons.

She was a member of First Church of God, Refugee Rd and a former member of Church of Hope United Methodist. She is a charter member of Gamma ETA Charter, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc. and had been involved in several community out-reach programs. She wrote several successful proposals for grant funding of community outreach programs. In May of 1999, she was acknowledged for her efforts by the Church of Hope for the Vision and Hope Builds Communities Program. Although she was dedicated to her profession and community service, her real joy was her husband, children and especially her grandchildren.

Preceding her in death was her Sister Barbara Jean Walker, Phoenix, AZ. She leaves to cherish her memory her Husband of 62 years, Delbert R. Mason; Daughters, Toni-Marie Mason, Cols, Oh and Tracey Lynn (Mark) Hartley, Woodbridge VA; Grandchildren, Mark A. Hartley, Cassie M. Hartley, Miles A. Hartley; Great-grandson, Aiden J. Hartley; Sister-in-Law,  Shirley L. Wilson, Cols, Oh; Nieces , Marilyn Phelps, Cols, Oh, Deborah Turnbo, Rachel Jarbo, Phoenix, AZ and Karla Turnbo, San Diego, CA; Nephew , Kevin Turnbo, Phoenix, AZ as well as a host of other relatives and friends.