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In memory of
Ms. Dorothy "Dottye" Lynn Shirley-Mielke
September 9, 1964 - May 7, 2024
Sep 9, 1964 - May 7, 2024
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Dorothy "Dottye" Shirley-Mielke, known to many as Dottye, sadly passed away on May 7, 2024. Born September 9, 1964, Dottye brought a light into this world that will be deeply missed.
Dottye is survived by her beloved spouse, Charles "Pops" Mielke, her sons Derek "Anthony" Shirley, Richard "Joseph" Hinkle, Donnie Douglas Mielke, and her daughters Christine Elaine Arnold, Chelsea Lynn Hinkle, & Amber Kay Mielke. She also leaves behind her cherished grandchildren Alana Faith Evelyn …
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What was Dottye's favorite color?
Green
Green
Green
What causes did Dottye care about most?
Animals
Animals
Animals
What were Dottye's favorite local spots?
St louis Arch
St louis Arch
St louis Arch
What were Dottye's favorite vacation spots?
Elephant Rock
Elephant Rock
Elephant Rock
Timeline
Born
September 9th, 1964
Had a child, Derek Shirley
December 19th, 1980
St. Louis, MO
Had a child, Richard Joseph Hinkle
1985
St. Louis, MO
Survived by
Charles "Pops" Mielke
Spouse
Derek Shirley
Son
Richard Joseph Hinkle
Son
Christine Mielke
Daughter
Chelsea Lynn Hinkle
Daughter
Amber Mielke
Daughter
Donnie Mielke
Son
Stetzyn Shirley
Grandson
Soharia Hinkle
Granddaughter
Horatio Hinkle
Grandson
Bella Aragon
Granddaughter
Abel Aragon
Grandson
Antonio Aragon
Grandson
Alana Simpson
Granddaughter
Allye Shirley
Granddaughter
Brett Simpson
Grandson
Olivia Pierson
Granddaughter
Asher Shirley
Grandson
Rylan Shirley
Grandson
Predeceased by
Richard Hinkle
Husband, 1963-2016
Judy Shirley
Mother, 1950-2023
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Other key details
Cause of death
Heart failure
Method of disposition
Cremation
Lasting impact
Dottye donated organs
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