Dorthey Susie Connell

April 27, 1933 - October 27, 2019

Dorthey “Dot” Susie May Bentley Connell, age 86 and a half went to be with the Lord, whom she loved so dearly on October 27th, 2019 after a period of declining health over the past few years. She passed peacefully in her sleep at Valley Nursing Center where she had been a resident for less than a week. She was the daughter of Daniel and Katie Loudermilt of Taylorsville. Dorthey was preceded in death by her loving husband and the father of her four children, James William Bentley, her son Jimmy Dale Bentley and her second husband, Robert “Bob” Connell, two sisters and one brother, one son-in-law also preceded her in death. Those left to cherish and honor her memory are her son Danny Michael Bentley and wife Pam of Claremont, and daughters, Juanita Gail Deal of Conover and Sheila Bentley Bailey as well as Terry “Mac” McLaughlin of Nebo. Dot was survived by five grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren as well as five sisters, one brother and four stepchildren. She was a member of Union Grove Christian Church where she was a member of the choir and loved the old-time gospel songs. She loved to work puzzles and paint on canvas, saws and rocks. She was also ready with a camera anytime family and friends were near. Alexander Funeral Service is assisting the Connell family for the receiving of friends on October 29th, 2019 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm and the funeral on October 30th, 2019 at 2:00 pm with a thirty-minute viewing prior. Interment will be in the Taylorsville City Cemetery following the funeral Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Alexander Funeral and Cremation Service. Condolences may be sent to www.alexfuneralservice.com