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Subject: [CAYolo] Deirdre "Dede" MOTLEY (1948-2001) (obit.)
Date: 7 Apr 2002 13:34:32 -0600
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Surnames: MOTLEY, SULLIVAN
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Deirdre "Dede" Motley
Deirdre "Dede" Motley, a devoted wife and mother, a vibrant and enthusiastic community member, and an accomplished equestrian, died in her Davis home on Feb. 10, 2001, of breast cancer. She was 53.
A strong supporter of the Davis community, Motley contributed much time and effort to Pony Club and other equestrian groups. There and elsewhere, her irrepressible warmth, positive outlook and contagious smile touched the lives of many people.
She and her twin brother John were born in Seattle, the eldest of 10 children, and grew up in Fresno. She graduated as an art major from Mount St. Mary's College and earned her special education credential from Fresno State University. She taught the deaf for many years before becoming an popular and respected agent for Lyon & Associates Realtors in Davis.
Motley was an avid horseback rider, loved the outdoors and enjoyed frequent family trips to Yosemite National Park. She also enjoyed art, painting and musical theater.
But of central importance to Dede was family. She dedicated herself especially to her children, was devoted to her husband, and cared deeply for her large extended family.
She is survived by her mother, Marylee Sullivan; her husband, Michael Motley; her daughter, Shannon; her son, Shane; and her nine brothers and sisters.
A memorial service was scheduled for noon today at the Sacred Heart Church, 39th and J streets in Sacramento.
(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Tuesday, February 13, 2001, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616, <http://www.davisenterprise.com/>;. Please note: I am not related to the family listed above, and I do not have any further information on this family.)
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