She was a member of the Drew County Extension Homemakers Club and the "Country Chicks" ladies group. Dorothy was a former Stanley Home Products and Avon distributor, an avid bowler and oil painter. Another passion of hers was gardening where she loved growing beautiful roses. She was also quite an athlete and competed in women's league softball and basketball where she excelled. Dorothy was an avid hunter and fisherman, not to mention an avid Arkansas Razorback fan.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jim S. Walmsley; a son, Ernest Steve Walmsley and a grandson, Benjamin Thomas. Survivors include two sons, Arthur Lee Walmsley of Stuttgart and William Daniel Walmsley and wife, Renae of Dowell, IL; two daughters, Sandra Stanley and husband, Jim of Vilonia and Chaplain Winnie June Walmsley LT, CHC, USN (Ret) of Ladelle; one brother, Lloyd Hudson; two sisters, Vivian Wright and Carolyn Hudson; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Condolences(20)
Huong Pham
Arlington, VA Wednesday, November 4, 2015 Hi Winnie - It's me Huong, I don't know you if you still remember me but you played a very special friend in my childhood and help to build my faith. I recently stumbled onto this obituary about your mother's passing and I wanted to express my condolence to you and your family. I too lost my father in July 2014 so I share in your grief. I hope that we can connect again even if just to say hi and share old memories.With love,
Huong
Karen Pirtle Moellenberndt
Warren, AR Friday, April 11, 2014 I always remember Ms. Dorothys' smile...I met her and Brother Jim when me and my parents attended Ladelle Baptist Church. Sweet lady.Andy Briant
Monticello, AR Saturday, February 1, 2014 Winnie: Sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.Yvonne Shelton
Monticello, AR Friday, January 31, 2014 Dear Winnie,I just heard of Mrs. Dorothy's passing.
Please know that you and your family are
in my thoughts and prayers.
I always loved our visits at the office over the
years!
All my love,
Yvonne
Dennis Hughes
Griffithville, AR Friday, January 31, 2014 Sorry to hear about Dorothy.allthough I had not seen her in years I remember the times we would stay all night at your house playing . she was a very funny lady.Gail Shelby
Wilmar, AR Thursday, January 30, 2014 Art and family, so sorry to learn of the loss of your mother. I stopped by the funeral home to see her, but couldn't make it to visitation last night, or the funeral today. She left behind a beautiful family and the good news is, we'll see her again. God Bless you all. She will be missed by many.meredith Allison
kensett, AR Wednesday, January 29, 2014 So sorry for your loss. God bless.Audra McManus
Monticello, AR Wednesday, January 29, 2014 God bless you Ms. DorothyPenny Hisnon
Vilonia, AR Wednesday, January 29, 2014 My thoughts are with you during this time.. May the wonderful lord give you the strength and comfort that is needed during this time..With Love,
Penny
Brenda Mayfield
Conway, AR Wednesday, January 29, 2014 Mrs. Stanley...The Vilonia Jr. High Cafeteria ladies are sending our sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.The Steward Family
Vilonia, AR Wednesday, January 29, 2014 John and I are so sorry about the loss of your mother. Our prayers are with you. Let us know if there is anything you need us to do.Love you,
Tracie
Barbara Hayden
, AR Tuesday, January 28, 2014 So sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in my prayers. May God comfort you during this time.linda funderburg
monticello, AR Tuesday, January 28, 2014 prayers for the familyTheresa
Vilonia, AR Tuesday, January 28, 2014 Sorry for your loss Prayers from the Vilonia Transportation Dept.Jeff & Star Rogers
Pinckneyville, IL Tuesday, January 28, 2014 So sorry for your loss will be in our thoughts and prayersTeresa Hudson
Little Rock, AR Monday, January 27, 2014 Aunt Dorothy (Dot Dot) was more dear to me than I have words to express. I could, and did, confide in her having full confidence of her love and advice. She told the most wonderful, and true, stories of her growing up years with my dad and their other siblings.I was even fortunate enough to have an adventure with her once to Northeast Arkansas in search of the grave where their toddler brother had been laid to rest.
What a wonderful, beautiful woman. I loved you dearly and will miss you more than words can express.
But someday I will see you again, but next time will be on the streets of heaven instead of Lone Sassafras Trail.
Love you always!
Donna Young
Vilonia, AR Monday, January 27, 2014 Mrs Stanley, I'm so sorry for your loss...please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Karen Pirtle Moellenberndt
Warren, AR Monday, January 27, 2014 Ms. Dorothy liked to encourage others. May God bless her family at this time and always.James & Mary Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Sunday, January 26, 2014 Our deepest sympathy to all of the family. She will be missed.Elaine Keys
Conway, AR Sunday, January 26, 2014 Your Mother was a very special lady. My prayers are with you at this time.