Betty Eloise Dooley

Published 12:00 am Monday, April 4, 2005

Betty Eloise Dooley, 64, affectionately known as Boo Boo, was called to heaven by her Heavenly Father Friday, April 1, 2005, while surrounded by her loved ones.

A native of Whaleyville, Betty was preceded in death by her father, William Thomas Bailey.

Betty leaves to carry on her mission of acceptance and giving, a son, Charles D. Tyler Jr. of New York; daughters, Felicia D. Tyler, Keioda S. Saunders and Kenisha S. Saunders of the home; fiance’, James W. Ricks Jr; mother, Caroline Bailey; sisters, Louise Davis, Audrey B. Bolden (Mac), Lillian B. Tyler (Warren), Jacqueline Jackson, Vernessa Boothe (Thurman) and Sheila Bailey; brothers, William Bailey (Lillian), Robert Bailey and Thomas Bailey (Danette); several aunts, nieces, nephews and a special family at Denbigh High School.

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A home going service will be held 1 p.m, Tuesday, April 5, 2005 at

World Victory Church and Life Center, Newport News.

Interment will follow in Peninsula

Memorial Park. Viewing is from 1 to 8 p.m.

Monday at the funeral home and two hours prior to service at the church on Tuesday. The family would like to thank the supportive and kind CCU at Riverside Regional Medical Center.

Arrangements are by O.H. Smith & Son Funeral Home, Newport News.