Dorothy Polk's Obituary
Dorothy E. (Moeller) Polk, age 91 passed this life on September 3rd, 2024, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Dorothy entered this world on May 2nd, 1933, in Baltimore, Maryland to George E. Moeller Sr. and Mildred Reimer. She also grew up with her brother George E. Jr. and sister Ruth.
In 1953 she married Reverend John C. Polk Sr., and to them was born 4 children; John Jr., Steven H., Michael E., and Deborah E. A devoted wife and mother, Dorothy held the family together as they lived in 6 different states following John Sr. ministerial career. In 1973 the family settled in Tulsa when Rev. John Polk Sr. became a chaplain at Hillcrest Medical Center. Dorothy soon became employed at Hillcrest Medical Center as well. She eventually became the administrative Assistant to the Dean of the Surgical Department of the University of Oklahoma’s School of Medicine.
Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and her brother. She is survived by her 4 children, many grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held on Friday, September 6th, 2024 at Floral Haven Funeral Home from 1PM till 7PM. Dorothy will be laid to rest with her husband at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens.
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