Dorothy H (Griffith) Whitlock

Dorothy H. Whitlock, 97, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2015, at Waldron Health and Rehab Center.

She was born March 27, 1917, to Claude Griffith and M. Elizabeth Colclazier in Shelbyville,  She married Charles T. Whitlock on Oct. 8, 1941, and he preceded her in death April 13, 1970.

Survivors include daughter, Elizabeth "Libby" Paul and husband, Ricky, of Shelbyville; son, Larry Whitlock and wife, Patricia, of Columbus; grandchildren; Joseph Whitlock and wife, Kris, of Ohio; Scott Whitlock and wife, Katie, of Seattle, Washington; Michele Claycamp and husband, Brian, of Columbus; Shannon R. Huber and husband, Scott, of Shelbyville; and Ricky J Paul II of Shelbyville; great-grandchildren, Christina, Cassandra and Charles Claycamp; Ava, Liv and Gavin Whitlock; Levi, Amelia and Asher Whitlock; Megan Linville and husband, Tate; Courtney and Austin Paul and Ethan and Emma Huber.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, five brothers, 1 sister, and some nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Whitlock had worked at Admiral Corporation and as a child care provider.  Her heart was dedicated to being a child care provider.

She enjoyed time spent outdoors in her flower beds and she loved to cook.

Mrs. Whitlock was a member of the Baptist faith.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m, Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville, IN.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at the funeral home, with Dr. Robb Barlow officiating.

Burial will be at Forest Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville.

Funeral Directors Greg A. Parks, Sheila J. Parks and Stuart Parks are honored to conduct the services for Mrs. Whitlock.

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