Dorothy W. Barrett

Barrett, Dorothy L. (nee Wenzel) age 96, passed away peacefully at her home in Temple Terrace, Florida on Saturday, January 27, 2018, surrounded by loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Florence Wenzel, her brothers James and Albert, and her husband, Charles V. Barrett, Jr. M.D. She was the beloved mother of Susan Barrett, of St. Louis, MO, Judith (Peter) Janes of Scottsdale, AZ, Caroline (Bruce) Provo of Prairie Village, KS, Charles V. (Deborah) Barrett III of Temple Terrace, FL, and Dorothy (Rodney) Kinner of Phelps, WI; dearest grandmother of 13, beloved great grandmother of 9, dear sister of Florence Shawl; much loved Aunt to many, friend and supporter of everyone whose life she touched. Dorothy was born and raised in Wheaton, IL and attended Northwestern University where she studied Nursing. She and her husband Charles, a Captain in the Army Medical Corps during WWII, spent the early years of their marriage at Fort Benning, GA. Dorothy was gratified to contribute her extensive hospital nursing experience during the war years. Later, they raised their family in Evanston, IL and resided there for many years before moving to Florida in 1975. Dorothy was active in her church, an avid volunteer, and contributed to many charitable causes. She will be deeply missed by all. A service to honor Dorothy will take place at 1:00pm, Friday, March 16, 2018 in Christ Our Redeemer Lutheran Church (304 Druid Hills Rd., Temple Terrace, FL 33617). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dorothy's memory to Lifepath Hospice, 11150 N. 53rd Street, Temple Terrace, FL. Words of comfort may be expressed for Dorothy's family by clicking on the “Share a Memory” link below.