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Dorothy Amelia Dietrich
1928 - 2011

Dorothy Amelia Rolen Dietrich was born August 25, 1928 at Birmingham, Alabama. She was the daughter of Alvin C. Rolen and Viola Parton Rolen. Known to all as Dot, she passed away Monday, February 28, 2011 at University Village in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was 82 years of age.

Dot grew up in the Columbus, Georgia area. She attended Coffey High School in Florence, Alabama, graduating with the Class of 1947. She continued her education at Florence State Teacher's College where she earned a bachelor's degree.

Dorothy Rolen and Vernon Dietrich were united in marriage on August 24, 1951 in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. They have celebrated over 59 years of marriage. During that time, the couple resided in Spring, Texas; over 30 years in Thailand and most recently in Tulsa for the past 6 years.

Dot was a devoted missionary and homemaker and loved her family. She was a member of South Tulsa Baptist Church. In her spare time, Dot enjoyed gardening, music and playing games with friends and family.

Dot was preceded in death by her parents; Russell Eli and her Father & Mother-in-law, Adolph & Ethel Dietrich.

Dot is survived by:
Her beloved husband, Vernon of Tulsa, OK
Children
Pat King & husband, Gary of Arlington, TX
Debbi Faith & husband, David of Kennewick, WA
David Dietrich of Tulsa, OK
Melinda King & husband, Dr. John King of Tulsa, OK
One brother
Dr. A.C. Rolen & wife, Lou Ann of Bristol, TN
One sister
Betty Eli & husband, David of Manchaca, TX
4 Grandchildren
Catherine King of Dallas, TX
Cameron King of College Station, TX
Ryan & Emily King of Tulsa, OK
Nieces & Nephews
Dr. Richard Rolen of Johnson City, TN
Dr. Randall Rolen of Mobile, AL
Kelly Beeker of Mobile, AL
Linda Hopkins of Buda, TX
Sydney Eli of Cedar Park, TX
Nancy Irby of Austin, TX
Kevin Eli of Denver, CO