Dorothy Lucille Eiland Bedford, age 92, of Tyler passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020. Dorothy was born Saturday, July 28, 1928 to Calvin Thomas and Maudie Burrows Eiland.
Dorothy was a kind and loving woman whose passion was to care for others, especially her family. Dorothy was an excellent cook who enjoyed arts and crafts, and traveling the world with her husband. She enjoyed selling Avon which she did for many years. During her time at The Heights of Tyler Nursing Home she loved to play Bingo, 7-UP, and Nickel Toss. Dorothy will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband, Norman Bedford, parents and siblings. She is survived by her four children, James Bedford and wife Linda, Janet Mitchum and husband Rusty, David Bedford and wife Julie, Linda Mills and husband John and their families
A visitation for Dorothy will be held Friday, September 25, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Tyler Memorial Funeral Home followed by a graveside service at 2:00 p.m. at Tyler Memorial Park Cemetery.