Dorthey Lorraine Woodall of Carlisle, Arkansas, born April 14th 1963, passed away on September 9th, 2024. Dorthey fought a long, hard battle with multiple health impairments, but her family now rejoices knowing that she had previously given her life to the Lord Jesus Christ and is now in pain-free and in the presence of her Savior.
Dorthey is preceded in death by her parents, Billy Gene and Susie Evelyn Nichols, and her two siblings, Alstin Howard Nichols and William Edward Nichols. She is survived by her husband, Keith Woodall of Carlisle, her son and his wife, Anthony and Ginger Woodall of New Orleans, her daughter, LeAnn Garren of Conway, and her brother Donnie Nichols and wife Carla of Hazen. She also leaves behind her four grandchildren, Walter and William Woodall of New Orleans and Brantley and Lillie Garren of Conway along with a host of extended family and friends.
Dorthey cherished first and foremost her family. She was her children’s and grandchildren’s biggest supporter and cheerleader. She never missed an opportunity to spend time with or be there to support them. When it came to grandchildren, she would say hers were “all that and a bag of folded chips.” If you knew Dorthey, those folded potato chips were superior. She was the most loyal friend. If you were one of her people, know that she loved you something fierce and would move any mountain for you. Her compassion for other people was unmatched. She never met a person that she wouldn’t give the shirt off of her back if she knew they needed it.
For 25 years, Dorthey served the community as the Hippy instructor for Carlisle Public School District. She loved her job and took on all of her HIPPY kids like they were her own. It wasn’t just a way to make money or a job for Dorthey; she knew the impact she had on the future of this community. She cherished her role and every child she had the honor of teaching. She absolutely loved her job and we know she left this earth fulfilling her calling from the Lord.
If you knew Dorthey, her favorite places to be were at the lake or the beach. She loved to be in the sun and she was not a fair-weather Razorback fan. Rain or shine she was cheering on the Hogs.
The most important decision Dorthey ever made was to give her life over to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and accept the forgiveness that can only be provided through Him and His sacrifice on the cross. She loved the Lord and looked forward to standing in His presence at the end of her earthly life.
Visitation will be held at Westbrook Funeral Home from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM on Wednesday September 11th, 2024 in Hazen, Arkansas. The funeral service will be held at Carlisle Methodist Church at 10:00 AM on Thursday, September 12 in Carlisle, Arkansas. Graveside services will immediately follow the funeral services and will be held at Centerpoint Cemetery in Hazen, Arkansas.
To the family of this beautiful soul prayers for all of you.❤️🙏 she was a sweet caring person.
Thinking of you Donnie it’s so hard to loss a loved one.💔
I’m sorry for your loss. Mrs Dorothy has been a wonderful person for her entire life. She always had a smile on her face and happiness to share. My heart goes out to the entire family. Keeping everyone in my thoughts and prayers during this time.