Dorothy Beth Hollingsworth of Downers Grove, formerly of Prunedale, CA and Dolton, IL. Beloved wife of the late Ted Hollingsworth and the late Andrew Lester; loving mother of Dan (Gail) Lester, Sue (Eric) Bryson, Gary (Shelly) Lester, Gayle (Steve Mazon) McKay, the late Diana (Phil) Brown and the late Irv (Wendy) Lester; stepmother of Jacque (Don) Murray and Ted (Celetta) Bond; devoted grandmother of 22; great-grandmother to many; dear sister of the late Ken Hollingsworth. Mrs. Hollingsworth was a teacher who loved children. Her career lasted 40 years spanning 4 states. Memorial visitation 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301 75th St., Downers Grove, where a memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 7234 W. Ogden Ave., Suite 3S, Riverside, IL 60546. Funeral home phone 630-964-6500.
