Dorothy M. Tolliver, age 85, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Thursday morning, August 25, 2022, at Flora Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.

      She was born July 27, 1937, in Rantoul, the daughter of Alfred and Nina (Barnes) Holeman.  She was united in marriage to John H Tolliver on April 21, 1977, in Clay City, and together they shared 40 wedding anniversaries until his death on March 10, 2018.

      Dorothy had worked at the International Shoe Factory, ran the Courthouse Café and the Little Diner, and was a beautician for many years.  She enjoyed going to yard sales, collecting unique cookie jars, and growing flowers.  

      She is survived by 2 children: Mistie (Dr. Alfonso) Urdaneta of Salem and Scott (Marla) Tolliver of Salem; daughter-in-law: Lina Griffy of Louisville; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and a sister: Lois Smith of Flora.

      She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a daughter: Beverly Griffy; a son: Tom Griffy; 2 sisters: Carol Spencer and Juanita Stanley; and a grandson: Shane Lewis.

      A graveside ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville.  Those attending are asked to arrive directly at the cemetery.  Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.  Memorial donations are suggested to a fund to assist local nursing home residents with hair care needs, and these donations will be accepted through the funeral home.