Dorothy M. Vail

August 23, 1930 - August 3, 2019

Dorothy M. Vail, 88, a lifelong Rush and Franklin County resident passed away Saturday August 3, 2019 in Rushville. Dorothy was born in Franklin Co., IN on August 23, 1930 to the late Oliver Louis and Lucy Bell (Rifle) Bulmer. Dorothy married Calvin C. Vail on October 18, 1947 and he preceded her in death on August 8, 1966. Dorothy was a housewife and homemaker and worked at Batesville Casket Company, Randall in Greensburg and Philco Ford in Connersville. She was a member of Buena Vista Christian Church, she loved sewing, quilting, playing cards and cooking, especially baking pies. Dorothy is survived by a son, Robert Louis Vail and companion Deb of Everton, 3 daughters, Shirley (Ron) Williams of Nashville, IN, Carol (Rocky) Reed of Buena Vista, and Connie (Chesley) Seals of Franklin County, a brother, Harold Bulmer of Rush County, 10 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and3 great-great grandchildren with another on the way. In addition to her parents and husband, Dorothy was preceded in death by a brother, Clarence Bulmer and sister, Ethel Holbert. The family wishes to express their heartfelt thank you to all the staff at Flatrock River Lodge for the exceptional care their mother received. Services will be held at 10 AM Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Moster Mortuary, Rushville. Rev. John Johnson will preside. Friends are welcome to visit from 4 to 8 PM Tuesday August 6, 2019 at the mortuary. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Buena Vista Christian Church.