Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Dora Mae Hale
1932 - 2026
BORN
1932
DIED
2026
Dora Hale Obituary
December 11, 1932 -
January 1, 2026
Dora Mae (Fink) Hale of the Eastern Star Community, entered the New Year in the arms of her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday Morning, January 1, 2026.
The youngest of the late Herbert and Lillie Fink, Dora celebrated her 93rd birthday December 11th.
A native of Sullivan County she was a 1950 graduate of Sullivan High School. Dora was employed in the yarn plant at Tennessee Eastman Co. for 10 years before becoming a homemaker. She was active in all facets as co-owner of her husbands business, Martin Hale Real Estate and Auctioneers. A member of Colonial Heights Baptist Church Dora enjoyed shopping, cooking, sewing, spending time with family, a good meal, watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy.
In addition to her parents Dora is preceded in death by her husband, Martin H. Hale; two sisters, Lillian Chase and Fern Chase; two brothers, Marvin Fink (infant) and J.D. Fink; one niece, Pam Greer; one nephew, C.L. Chase.
Left to cherish her memories are her daughters, Leshia A. Teague and husband Eddie of Jonesborough, Julia A. Mitchell and husband Doug of Kingsport; son, David M. Hale and wife Shannon of Eastern Star Community; grandchildren, Lindsey Ghiultu and husband Andrei, Daniel Teague, Madison Mitchell, Cade Mitchell, Morgan Mitchell and Rheanna Hale; great grandchildren, Lucas Ghiultu, Nicolas Ghiultu, Rylan Teague, Graceyn Teague, and Logan Teague; one niece, Kathy McKinley and husband Jack.
The family will receive friends Monday, January 5, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Colonial Heights Baptist Church. Funeral services will be conducted at 6:00 PM in the church sanctuary with Pastor Bryan Moore officiating.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Eastern Star Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Bryan Moore officiating.
Family and friends are asked to meet at Colonial Heights Baptist Church by 12:15 PM for procession to the cemetery.
Dora Mae (Fink) Hale and her family are in the care of Tri-City Mortuary and Cremation Service.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Dora Hale
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Dora Hale's name
Memorial Events
for Dora Hale
How to support Dora's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Dora Hale's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
