On October 15, 2025, we said farewell to our loving mother, Dorothy Elizabeth Baile. The second of four children of Carrie (Werner) Brown and Ervin C. Brown, mom was born in Strasburg Township on November 3, 1921. Mom grew up on a farm in Lancaster County, attended a one-room school house for eight years, and then graduated from East Lampeter High School in 1939. Three years later she graduated from the Reading Hospital School of Nursing. Mom then worked at Lancaster General Hospital as a registered nurse for more than 40 years while raising five children. A few of her favorite pastimes included crocheting, reading, completing word puzzles, swimming, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Mom married Charles M. Baile who served in Pennsylvania's 28th Infantry Division during World War II. A proud American and avid news follower, mom prayed for the soldiers in WWII and subsequent wars. Mom proudly remembered her five children serving as school safety patrols.

Mom served as a faithful member of the Lancaster First Church of God (now Chestnut Hill Church) and enjoyed her church family and many activities there. She also worshiped at Lake Ridge Baptist Church for the eight years she lived with her daughter in Virginia. Mom taught us to always give thanks in every circumstance and ended every phone call with "Thank you for calling." She shared her gratitude with every passing soul with a glowing smile. For her 100 year birthday, she was celebrated by family and friends with numerous parties. Neighbors knew mom by her kind smile and wave as they passed her during her daily walks. She was loved by all who met her and will be greatly missed.

Mom, who shares her memorial stone with late son Robert, will be laid to eternal rest near her youngest son Douglas (Paula) on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Boehm's United Methodist Cemetery, Willow Street, PA. Her oldest daughter Janet Hassel (Bob), youngest daughter Julie Brown (Fred), and oldest son Don welcome your prayers and remembrances. Mom's seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren will always have wonderful memories to share about her as they grow and continue her legacy of kindness, generosity, faithfulness, and sacrificial love.

We, along with the families of the late Ethel Bielmyer, C. Ervin Brown, and Carolyn Murray, invite you to mom's memorial service at 1:30 pm on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Charles F. Snyder III Funeral Home & Crematory, 2421 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street, PA, 17584. We will greet you beginning at 1:00 pm and an Inurnment will be held at Boehm's United Methodist Cemetery, Willow Street, PA, following the service.