Helen Austin Dooley Obituary

In loving memory of Helen Austin Dooley of Lynchburg, Virginia, who departed this world on April 21, 2026 at the age of 93. Helen leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Helen Austin Dooley to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Bryant William Sale and Nora Burch Sale; her husband Paul Felix Dooley; her siblings, Willie Boy Sale, Phillip Sale, Charles Sale, Frances Cunningham, Peggy Eagle and Eleanor Hicks; and her children, Sherry Ann Austin, Vickie Austin Willis and William "Billy" Byrd Austin, Jr..

She is survived by: her children-in-law, Michael L. Willis and Julie Austin; her siblings, James Sale and Betty S. Cofflin; her grandchildren, Michael "Todd" Willis, Steven "Wayne" Willis (Beth), Jessica "Nikky" Smith (Tanis), Adrian Scruggs (Adam) and Noelle Ferguson (Bryan); and her great grandchildren, Bradley, Kaleigh, Austin, Parker, Aiden, Emerson, Karris, Dawson, Hudson, Layton, Taylor, Marleigh and Jeffrey.

In honor of Helen's memory, contributions may be made to Gospel Light Baptist Church.