1932
2024
Dolly Hemley
1932 – 2024
Dolly Frances Hemley passed away July 28, 2025. Born in Texas in 1932, Dolly grew up in New Mexico, where she fell in love with her high school sweetheart, Dick Hemley. They married in 1952. Their marriage spanned 65 years, until Dick's death in 2017.
The family moved to California in 1968, where Dolly began her career in education the following year with the Fallbrook Public School system, starting as a playground supervisor. Dedicating most of her career to her beloved Mary Faye Pendleton Elementary School, she eventually became their Front-Office Clerk.
Dolly cherished the many children, parents, and teachers she supported for over 40 years at Mary Faye. Her unwavering support and devotion earned her several Clerk of the Year awards. Many former students returned as adults to visit her, often bringing their own children, creating a legacy of love and connection that made them all part of her extended family.
Dolly is survived by three of her four children, Karen Elizabeth Cole, Dick Wayne Hemley, and Myron Hemley. She was preceded just months before by her daughter, Terri Hemley.
Dolly now rests with Dick at the Miramar National Cemetery.
Always in our hearts, rest in peace Mom.
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Karen Cole
June 27, 2025
Miss you Mom. Karen
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