Carol Hutchins is managing this fund with Ben Ellison.Created September 3, 2026 · In Lieu of Flowers
Dorothy’s Story
Dorothy spent thirty-one years as the librarian at Maplewood Elementary, and she never really retired. She just moved the library to her front porch.
She passed peacefully at 82, surrounded by family. Gifts go straight to her family. They will cover her final expenses and keep the little free library on her porch stocked with books.
Her family invites you to leave a memory below. She would have wanted the stories more than the flowers.
Services
Graveside Service
WhenSunday, September 27 · 2:00 PM
WhereSunset Memorial Gardens, 3400 W 28th St, Greeley, CO Get Directions
Porch Stories
WhenSunday, September 27 · 4:00 PM
Where1214 Cranford Pl, Greeley, CO Get Directions
NotesAn open porch, her rocking chairs, and every story you can bring.
Memories & Condolences
James L. gave $100
I was a slow reader and embarrassed about it. Mrs. Ellison saved me a seat by the window every Tuesday for two years, until I wasn't. I own a bookstore now.
The Chen Family
Three generations of us learned to love books on that porch. The rocking chairs will never be empty in our memory.