| Date of Birth | May 30, 1918 |
| Passed Away | October 22, 2011 |
| Place of Residence | Avoca |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | October 25, 2011 |
| Service Time | 5:00PM |
| Service Location | Avoca Baptist Church |
| Interment Location | Valley View Cemetery |
Avoca – Dorothy Verne Spaulding, age 93, went home to be with her Lord on October 22, 2011 at the Steuben County Health Care Facility after suffering a major stroke. Dorothy was born in Sioux City, Iowa on May 30, 1918, the daughter of Vernon and Sarah Edith Smith. She grew up in Waterbury, Nebraska and attended Wayne State College and North Western Bible School. She was an elementary school teacher, a piano teacher, and later in life spent 27 wonderful years as director of the Avoca Free Library. Dorothy was a member of the Avoca Baptist Church.
Dorothy was married Sep. 3, 1944 in McCook, NE to First Lieutenant Francis B. Spaulding. Francis predeceased her July 28, 2010. She is survived by son Robert Spaulding of Land O’Lakes, FL, daughters Nancy (Andrew) of Beaverton, OR and Marilee of Avoca, NY, grandson Douglas (Kristin) and great-grandsons Douglas and James of Berlin, NJ, grandson Mark (Maria) and great-grandson Tymon of Lynchburg, VA, brother Vernon (Bonnie) Smith of Lincoln, NE, and sister Marjorie (James) Money of Big Flats, NY, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be Tuesday from 4:00 – 5:00 pm at the Avoca Baptist Church. Dorothy’s funeral service will follow calling hours at 5:00 pm Tuesday at the church. The Reverend William McFeaters will officiate. Internment will be in Valley View Cemetery, Avoca. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute to the Avoca Free Library, Avoca Baptist Church or Family Life Ministries. Arrangements are with the Avoca Funeral Home, 22 N. Main St., Avoca. Online condolences or remembrances of Dorothy are welcomed at www.bishopandjohnsonfuneralhome.com.
I remember Mrs. Spaulding as a beautiful lady with an awesome smile. She encouraged me to read and to love to read. She gave out certificates and book marks to us for reading alot of books. I remember she even got me some information and a book from the library of congress once. I felt so special at the time that she was able to do that. When you walked into the library the first thing you saw was her smile and sparkly eyes. I still love reading and its because of her. Thank you Mrs Spaulding and may you rest in peace. A beautiful woman with special memories.
I will always remember Mrs. Spaulding as the lady with the sweetest smile and wonderful kindness. My condolences to the family for her loss.