D. Doraine Larrison-Bandy
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Dorotha Doraine Bailey was born November 10, 1927, at home at Gordon Junction, IL (Robinson) to Parmer H. Bailey and Iantha Joy (Drake) Bailey and lived most of her early life in Palestine, IL. She graduated Palestine High School in 1945 and on March 22, 1947, married Ken Larrison. They had three sons, Roger, Richard (Rick) and John.
Except for four years as an office manager in a dermatology office, and two years in the Houpt's Music Store in Robinson, she was a full-time mom and wife. Doraine was a devout believer and loved her church family and especially reading and studying the Bible.
Surviving Doraine are three sons and their wives, Roger and Mary Jane Larrison of Elwood, IN; Richard (Rick) Larrison & Allyson Douglas of Noblesville, IN; John and Tommi Larrison of Tryon, NC. Grandchildren, Renee Larrison of Austin, TX, and Ben Larrison of Port Richey, FL, as well as Ben's two sons, Isaac Larrison and Gavin Larrison who called her "GiGi".
Preceding her in death were her parents, husbands Kenneth L. Larrison and Carlos Bandy, her stepdaughter, Mary Ann Bandy, and her Grandson, Marc Larrison (Rick & Allyson).
A Celebration of the life of Doraine Larrison-Bandy will be held Friday Nov. 5, 2021, at 11:00 am at Pulliam Funeral Home in Robinson, IL with Rev. Roger Larrison officiating. Interment will follow services in the Palestine City Cemetery, Palestine, IL. Visitation will be held Thursday Nov. 4, 2021, from 5:00 until 7:00 pm at Pulliam Funeral Home in Robinson.
Memorial contributions may be made to Elwood Health & Living, Activities Fund in memory of Doraine Bandy, 2300 Parkview Lane, Elwood, IN 46036.