Dorothea Ann Jolley Havre de Grace, Maryland Obituary

Dorothea Ann Jolley

Dorothea Ann “Donna” Jolley, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away July 23 at age 81, finally reunited with her husband, John R. (Jack) Jolley, who passed away in 2016.<br><br>She was born in Jamestown, New York, to the late Richard and Mabelle Meade on April 22, 1941, the first of 10 children. She took her role as oldest seriously, providing a role model for her siblings and forging a bond with them that lasted her entire life.<br><br>She is survived by son David Walker Jolley of Aberdeen and his wife, Diana; daughters Karen Jolley Nikol and her husband, Greg, of Bel Air, and Christine Ann Jolley and her companion, Teddy Cadd, of Port Deposit; grandchildren Jonathan David Drewen of Red Lion, Pennsylvania, Christopher Richard Drewen of Bel Air, Samantha Lynn Jolley of Aberdeen, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren from blended families.<br><br>She also is survived by brothers Richard Meade and his wife, Linda, of Spring Branch, Texas, John Meade and his wife, Loraine, of Ripley, New York, William Meade and his wife, Shelia, of Hanover Park, Illinois, and James Meade and his wife, Mary, of Erie, Pennsylvania; sisters Marylin Meade of North Fort Myers, Florida, Martha Meade of Harbor Creek, Pennsylvania, Patricia Meade and her husband, John, of Erie, Pennsylvania, and Celia Fellows and her husband, Ed, of Ponce de Leon, Florida; and numerous children to whom she was Nana, through family and friendship. She also devoted support to her sister-in-law, Judith Jolley of Aberdeen. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Carol Gundling of Havre de Grace.<br><br>After graduating from St. Joseph’s School in Oil City, Pennsylvania, in 1959, she studied English at Villa Maria for two years, leaving to marry Jack as he began his Army career. For the next two decades they traversed the nation with assignments that took them to military installations in Washington, Virginia, Georgia, Kansas, North Carolina and finally Maryland, where they began their civilian life in Aberdeen. She worked at Harford Bank for more than 20 years.<br><br>A viewing will be held on Friday, July 29, 2022, from 5-8 PM at Zellman Funeral Home, P.A., 123 South Washington Street, Havre de Grace, MD. A Mass of Resurrection will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at 11 AM at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 222 South Law Street, Aberdeen, MD. Contributions may be made in her memory to Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, D.C., 20090-6011 or to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.zellmanfuneralhome.com.<br><br>
April 22, 1941 - July 23, 202204/22/194107/23/2022
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Frank Drake
August 16, 2022
Our condolences for John Meade and family on the loss of his sister. Condolences for the rest of the family too. Cindy and Frank Drake
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Carolyn Cook
July 29, 2022
Many Prayers for Dorothea and to the rest of family. God Bless.
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The families of Christine and Lynda Gundling
July 29, 2022
We pray the love of God brings you peace and comfort. Donna was a beautiful lady that will live in our hearts always. Eternal rest grant her, Lord.

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Mark & Karen Kessler
July 28, 2022
Rest In Peace Dorothea.
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Vivian and Vince Straub
July 28, 2022
To the Jolley Family with love from Straub Family, Bill, Mary Ann, Dince, Vivian, Judy, and Jane.
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Love, The Clark family
July 27, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. She's in good company :)
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July 27, 2022
Deepest sympathy - Briggs Fam
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Danielle (Welch) Zimmer
July 27, 2022
The world has lost an amazing woman! I am so glad to have known her. I will never forget our trips down to “Jack and Donna’s house”! When she said “make yourself at home”, she really meant it! Our family was always welcome there. Thank you for all the wonderful memories!... Continue Reading
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Brad Drewen
July 26, 2022
Wishing you peace and comfort as you grieve the loss of a great lady. My thoughts and prayers are with Donna and all of you.
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July 26, 2022
With deepest sympathy,
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