Dorothea Concetta Brick, 97 of Southern Pines passed away on June 29, 2017 at Penick Village.
She was born on May 22, 1920 in Long Island, New York to the late Tullio and Antoinette Surdi. Dorothea was enlisted in the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps in 1942. She was sent to WAAC training center in Fort Oglethorpe, GA. After her training she continued her schooling at an Army dental office learning to be a dental assistant. She spent two years stationed in the Mojave Desert at Gardner Army Airfield during WWII rising to the rank of corporal.
Dorothea worked in Real Estate as a broker and also worked in the Insurance field for years. She loved playing and teaching tennis, up to the age of 84. She also enjoyed playing bridge, scrabble and boating.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 3, 2017 at 11:00AM at Penick Village Chapel.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Penick Village Endowment Fund in Dorothea’s name.
Online condolences may be left at: www.bolesfuneralhome.com
Boles Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.in Southern Pines will be assisting the family.