Dorothy Hires, a resident of Adairsville, Georgia, passed away at Floyd Specialty Hospital in Rome, Georgia on Sunday, January 23, 2011. Dorothy was born on July 13, 1920, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Edward and AliceSheehan, and was a 1934 graduate of Arbor Park High School in Oak Forest, Illinois. She is survived by her husband, Orville Hires, her daughter, Allison (Larry) Chinski, her son, Thomas (Barbara) Hires, her daughter, Patricia (Thomas) Pavlik and her daughter, Kathleen Erickson. She is also survived by twelve grandchildren, many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Edward Sheehan, Robert Sheehan, and William Sheehan, and sisters, Irene Ruiter and Anna Mae Landeck. Following cremation, a memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 1, at the First Christian Church in Adairsville, Georgia.
Sandi
I love my sweet grammy but I know she is dancing and laughing! She is HOME!!!!
Pat
Mommy I miss you but I know that you are much happier where you are at. I love you
Kathy
I love you Mommy. Thank you for being the best mother.
Ally
I have been so blessed having the best mother in the whole world. I love you Mom.
Barbara Rogers
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God Bless and watch over you all.
Katie
Grandma,
I have been so blessed to be able to call you my Grandma. Now, I will be blessed to call you my sweet little angel. I love you!
Jeff
I always will remember walking up the street to visit Aunt Dorothy at the big house on the corner. I don&singleqoutest think I ever saw her without a smile on her face! Ever.
Kelly
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Sara Lowery
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Lisa
I have so many great memories of you grammy. I will miss you so much, but I know one day I&singleqoutesll see you again. I love you!
Chance
I will always remember the trips to Grandma Hires. It was amazing to feel the warmth and love as soon as I walked in her house. I&singleqoutesll see you in Paradise Grams! Love ya!
Abby
I will alwys remember grandma hires and her smiles when someone walked in the door.I know that she is in a better place now and that&singleqoutess what puts a smile on my face.WE MISS YOU AND ALWAYS WILL!We love ya grandma hires!!!!!!!!!!!!
Amy Asbridge
What a wonderful Christian woman! Your PATIENCE and virtue will always serve as a reminder to me on how to be a good mother and wife. Godspeed…..
Chuck Hires
I have so many great memories of visiting their house in Oak Forest. The Sunday parties, the picnics, the cicadas, playing in the upstairs, and of course Aunt Dorthy&singleqoutess famous Cheeseburgers! I always looked forward to visiting them. I will miss her very much.
Todd
I love you my grandmother, and I always will. I miss you.
Summer
Although not blood I felt like one of the granddaughters and not having my own I loved it. I will miss many things about her – too many to list. I will never forget her sweet ways. I am so proud Hayden got to know his &qoutesGrandma Grape.&qoutes She was deeply loved and will truly be missed.
carol mccamy
Allison,Katie,Sandy, Dorothy is one of my Pine Log Treasures and when I think of her ,my heart smiles. I love you all !
Jack Ruiter
After my mom passed I told the hires family they had to share aunt Dorthy with us,she was a wonderful sweet woman and anyone who knew her loved her.She will be so missed,we love you Dorthy.
Joshua Erickson
It has been 3 1/2 years since you passed on and now Grandpa has joined you. I have been blessed to know both of you. I will always keep you in my heart and always love you. Thank you for being a kind sweet influence in my life.
JOSHUA ERICKSON
Still love and miss you every day.