Dorothy was born in Los Angeles, California on June 21, 1931 the daughter of Dewitt and Dorothy (Brockus) Pair. She married Boyd Henley in Los Angels, California in 1950. 
Dorothy and Boyd had lived in Palmdale, California for many years. She was a member of the Palmdale Seventh-day Adventist Church since its founding in 1959 and worked as a secretary at the Church for many years. Around 2017 Boyd and Shirley moved to Yerington, Nevada. Boyd passed away September 2019.
Dorothy is survived by her two sons, Duane and Garry; her four siblings, Robert, Mary Lou, Velma and Jewel; her 8 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.
In keeping with her wishes no Memorial service is planned. Family and friends are invited to sign her online guest book at www.FRFH.net.
Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Freitas Rupracht Funeral Home, 25 Hwy 208 Yerington, Nevada 89447 (775) 463-2911
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