HONORING DOLORES

In honor of a godly woman who put others before herself

Words cannot begin to describe the mix of emotions we immediately felt upon hearing the news that Dolores had passed away – sadness, loss, shock, but also joy and excitement knowing that she is with Jesus dancing around heaven. The excitement of thinking about her face as she beheld God in all His glory and peace, while at the same time thinking of how we will miss hearing her encouraging words and feeling her warm hugs. We each had a unique relationship with Dolores, but regardless of the nature of our relationship, we can all agree on how selfless she was and how she dearly loved the Lord, her family, and her counseling family.

Dolores served in the church for nearly 25 years. Her work in the counseling center began in 1995 while Dr. Poor was the director. She has been a constant, making sure that each person who entered the counseling center received the warmest welcome possible. Her desire for that has been passed onto the ladies she has worked with, and that welcome is foundational to each person’s first experience in the counseling center. Dolores brought a home-like feel to the center. When a person entered, they were not just another “client,” but they were important – no matter their story they deserved the love of Christ. Her relationship with Christ overflowed into the lives of others. She noticed when people were not feeling well, and she would not give up until they told the truth about how they were doing – she was devoted to praying for others through their struggle. She was an amazing woman, and she will be dearly missed by all who crossed her path.