Dorothy Marie Hennessy Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Dorothy Marie Hennessy of Lawrenceville, Illinois, who passed away on September 12, 2025 at the age of 97. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dorothy Marie Hennessy to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Dorothy may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Hamby Jones and Lela Marie O'Donnell; her husband Thomas Willard Hennessy; her son Thaddeus Hennessy; and her brother William Jones.
She is survived by: her children, Cynthia Shaw (Bill) of Mt. Carmel, Timothy Hennessy of Lawrenceville and Reverend William Hennessy (Beth) of East Amherst. She is also survived by six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to the Presbyterian Warner Fund for the Needy.
