Dorothy R. Terry Ropp Hale

Dorothy R. Terry Hale, 92, of Salem, Virginia passed away on Friday, evening February 20, 2015 at Richfield Nursing Center, Salem, VA. She was born on February 7, 1923, in Roanoke, a daughter of James and Nancy Terry. She is predeceased by her parents and one brother, James R. Terry. She is survived by one brother, Lawrence E. Terry and his wife, Helen of Richmond, Va. Dorothy lived most of her life in Roanoke where she was a homemaker for her husband, James P. Hale, who is deceased, and their six children. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School. Dorothy is survived by five children; three sons and two daughters: Rodney J. Hale of Richmond, Virginia, Sidney E. Hale and his wife, Helen; Douglas N. Hale; Bonnie H. Walker and her husband, Mike; and Sharon H. Doyle, all of Salem Virginia. She is predeceased by a daughter, Carma H. Reynolds , daughter-in-law Wanda Sue Hale and son-in-law Dennis C. Doyle. Ten grandchildren include: Scot Hale of Richmond; Todd Hale and his wife, Christine of Richmond; Kevin Walker and his wife, Susan of Roanoke County, and Kara Walker of Roanoke County; Jason Walker an his wife, Indra of Tullahoma, TN; Amy Hale Altice and her husband, Greg of Salem, Brian Hale and his wife Niki of Vinton, and Doyle Trump of Colonial Heights, VA; Bradley Reynolds and his wife Susan, of Michigan; and Wesley Reynolds and his wife, Krissy of Roanoke. Other survivors include 14 great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held in the chapel at John M. Oakey Funeral Home in Salem on Saturday, March 21, at 2:00 p.m. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service . Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to Salem Baptist Church 103 N Broad St, Salem, VA 24153; or a charity of your choice. The family extends our appreciation for the love, kindness and compassion extended to us and to Dorothy during her extended stay and final days on 4West at Richfield Nursing Center.Visitation

Saturday, March 21st, 2015 1:00pm - 2:00pm,

John M. Oakey & Son Chapel

305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153

Service Information

Saturday, March 21st, 2015 2:00pm,

John M. Oakey & Son Chapel

305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153

Interment Location

Sherwood Memorial Park

1250 East Main Street Salem, VA