Dorothy Bartelson

Dorothy Scott Bartelson, 94, formerly of 1601 Teal Rd., Lafayette died 4:20 a.m. Thursday, November 20, 2008 at St. Anthony Healthcare. She was born in Oxford on July 28, 1914, the daughter of the late Emory H. and Dora Mae Barratt Scott. She graduated from Oxford High School. She married Allen Bartelson in 1936. He preceded her in death in 1987.
Mrs. Bartelson was a member of the Oxford Church of Christ, where she taught 4th grade thru Junior High Sunday School for 38 years. She was a homemaker and worked at the Richard B. Cross Printing Co. of Oxford for 10 years. She also worked for Benton Community School Corp. for 6 years. She was a partner of the Salvation Army and a member of the D.A.V. Commander Club.
Surviving are 2 daughters, Dorann Newhart (husband, Norman) of Lafayette, Leslie Williams (husband, Michael) of Titusville, FL and a sister, Fern Swim (husband, Marion) of Oxford.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. until Funeral 11 a.m. Friday, November 28, 2008 at HAHN-GROEBER FUNERAL HOME, Oxford Chapel. Pastor Larry McMillan will officiate. Interment will follow at Justus Cemetery, Oxford. Also surviving are 3 grandchildren, Craig Hess (wife, Cyndi) of Lafayette, Rheagen Williams of Florida, Colter Williams of California, 3 great-grandchildren, Joshua, Alyssa and Kaitlynn Hess; 2 step-grandsons, Todd Newhart (wife, Amanda), Karl Newhart (wife, Brenda) and 3 step-great-grandchildren, Hunter, Morgan & Evan. Preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Schwamberger (husband Roy) and a brother, Lloyd Scott (wife Mary). Memorial contributions may be made to the Oxford Church of Christ or Heritage House in Oxford. www.hahngroeberfuneralhome.com