Dorothy Jane Martindill

Dorothy Jane Martindill, age 84, of North Little Rock passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2012. She was born November 23, 1927 in Oakman, Alabama. She is preceded in death by her husband of over 60 years, Gerald Foster "Chief" Martindill. Orphaned at the age of 10 years old and being sent to Searcy, Arkansas to live with an aunt and uncle would forever make family a priority in Dorothy's life. She was a southern lady who spent her whole life taking care of her family. She was also active in management of the Little Rock Dodge, Little Rock Mitsubishi, and Little Rock Chrysler Jeep dealerships her family owned from 1970 until 2006 as well as overseeing Martindill Farms in Searcy, Arkansas. She loved the Arkansas Razorbacks and loved to read, especially books on politics, she also attended Asbury United Methodist Church. She is survived by her only child, G. Butch Martindill, Jr and his wife, Cathy of Little Rock; a half sister, Carolyn Carey of Oakman, Ala.; grandchildren, Cara Clem and Matthew Martindill both of Little Rock and Christopher Martindill of New York and great-grandchildren, Kaley Cole and Parker Rice. Visitation will be held at Ruebel Funeral Home on Friday, March 23, 2012 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. with the funeral service to begin at 2 p.m. officiated by Rev. Tom Weir and Rev. David Moore. A private burial will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Asbury United Methodist Church, 1700 Napa Valley Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72212. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.