Dorothy Linda (Davis) Derrett, 88, passed away Sunday March 11, 2012 at Baptist Hospital East.
She was born in Paducah, KY to Chester Birch & Esther (Daugherty) Davis.
She moved to Louisville from Hardinsburg, KY in 1943 to attend Louisville General Hospital Nursing program, graduating in 1946. After graduation, she practiced at LGH and transferred to Methodist Evangelical Hospital in 1960 and worked there until she retired in 1985. She was held in high esteem by her fellow workers.
In 1949, she married the love of her life, Robert Glenn Derrett. They were blessed with 30 years of marriage, before his death.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her Parents, her Husband Bob, her Sister: Avonelle Mattingly, and two Brothers: Bernard & Cofer Davis.
Dorothy was a loving wife, Mother, and friend, who will be greatly missed.
Survivors include her children: Mary P. Nolan (Thomas) and Arthur Glenn Derrett; Two Granddaughters: Kristie Tomes and Kimberly Dunlap; three Great Grandchildren; and a Brother: Alvin Davis.
The Funeral Service will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Hwy, with burial in Bethany Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday 2 – 8 PM.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Kentucky Humane Society, 1000 Lyndon Lane, Louisville, KY 40222