Doloros Ann Rouse, age 88, of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025.
Ms. Rouse was born on September 23, 1936, in Nelson, Pennsylvania, to the late Earle and Velma Chilson Rouse. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, William Earle Rouse.
Doloros proudly served her country for 20 years as a member of the United States Navy, including honorable service during the Vietnam War. Her time in the military was a testament to her unwavering courage, discipline, and commitment to the nation she loved. Doloros pursued higher education and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree. She became a Licensed Medical Technologist, using her expertise to serve both in the military as well as working at several area hospitals and providing care and expertise for The State of Georgia at Lee Arrendale Prison. From childhood, Doloros had a special bond with animals. She was an avid animal lover, always advocating for their care and well-being. Doloros will be remembered for her loving and nurturing heart, especially as a beloved sister and aunt.
Survivors include her sisters and brothers-in-law, Brenda and Bill Dunlap, of Virginia; Linda and Bill Ackley, of Alabama; sister-in-law, Rose Marie Rouse, of Georgia; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 18, 2025 at the Yonah Memorial Gardens with full military honors provided by the United States Navy.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Habersham County Animal Shelter, 4231 B Toccoa Highway Clarkesville, Georgia 30523. .
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535
