Dorothy Macdonald Haley

Dorothy Haley, formally of Virginia Beach, died April 19, 2020 at Meadowview Terrace in Clarksville due to complications from Covid 19 Virus. Dorothy was born July 25, 1924, and raised in Somerville, Mass.. She was a military wife and traveled far and wide with her family. She recreated herself professionally with each move. She loved her family and they loved her. She enjoyed fashion, jewelry, make up, and shopping. She was an avid crafter and her Christmas decorations are still being enjoyed by many. Her house is where you wanted to be Christmas Eve. Dorothy was a second mother to many of her children’s friends. Those days gave her great pleasure. She is survived by her daughter, Jan Harrison and husband, Ken Harrison; two grand-daughters Megan Haley of Charlotte, N.C.., Brooke Caufield and husband Sean Caufield of Ft. Collins, Colo., one grandson, Chad Harrison of Memphis, Tenn., and two great grandchildren, Haley and Owen Caufield, both of Ft. Collins, Colo. She is preceded in death by her husband, William J. Haley and son Stephen W. Haley, her parents and three siblings. People come into our life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When someone comes into our life for a reason they have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support or to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. Some people come into your life for a season, because your turn has come to share, grow or learn. They may bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually bring you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe in it, it’s real. But only for a season. Lifetime relationships teach you lifetime lessons, things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and other areas in your life. Thank you for being a part of Dorothy’s life, whether you were a reason, a season or a lifetime. A graveside service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers; Dorothy has requested donations be made to St. Jude Children’s hospital; Memorial Giving, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Friends may offer condolences to the family at http://www.wclfh.com. Arrangements are being handled by Watkins Cooper Lyon Funeral Home.