Dorothy Josephine Midgley

Dorothy Josephine Midgley, 90, of Wister, OK passed Thursday, August 23, 2012 in Fort Smith, AR.  Dorothy was born November 1, 1921 in Wister, OK to Jim & Pauline (Carpenter) Casey.  She was a homemaker.  Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charley Midgley; granddaughter, Janice Couch; sister, Lucille Midgley; and son in law, Jimmie Martin.

Survivors include her sons & daughters in law, Leon & Ann Midgley, Clifford & Elaine Midgley, Fred & Stacee Midgley all of Wister, OK; daughters & sons in law, Patsy Calhoun of Pocola, OK, Connie & Bruce Kelley of Wister, OK, Deloris & Steve Stites of Alma, OK, Debbie Vaughn of Pocola, OK, Linnie Martin of Shady Point, OK; 17 Grandchildren; 36 Great Grandchildren; 7 Great Great Grandchildren; 3 sisters in law, Loretta Bullard of Wister, OK, Ann Massey of Oklahoma City, OK, Margaret Donaho of Wister, OK; brothers in law, Harrell Midgley of Poteau, OK, Maurice Midgley of Wister, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends;  special caregiver, Trish Hildebrand.

Services will be 2 pm, Sunday, August 26, 2012 at Ellis Chapel Church in Wister, OK with Rev. Jack Covey & Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow in Ellis Chapel Church, Wister, OK.  Pallbearers will be Joe Donathan, Steve Donathan, George Midgley, Lance Midgley, Jimbo Calhoun, Justin Kelley, Mike Martin.

The family will be at the funeral home on Saturday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.