Dorothy O'Neal was called home to the Lord on January 17, 2016. She was born September 27, 1934 in Baltimore, MD. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and James O'Neal; and her brother, Jimmy. She was an educator and taught for over 40 years. Dorothy was blessed with many wonderful friends and will be greatly missed. She did not want sadness at her passing but for everyone to be happpy and think of the times spent with her over the years, laughing, traveling, playing scrabble, going to the opera or sharing a meal at the tea house, one of her favorite things. This from Dorothy; "Please do not be sad for me, I'm finally going home to be with God, my family and my kitty cats". At Dorthy's request there will not be a service. If you would like to make a donation in her name to the humane society or watermelon ranch, she would smile down upon you. Arrangements entrusted to Riverside Funeral Home of Albuquerque, 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE, (505) 764-9663.