Gayla was born on August 11, 1962 in Decatur, Illinois into the Christian family of Troy and Mary Cummins Swarms. She was raised with her siblings Dennis, Scott, Terry, Gussie and Mary.
She wed Fred Robert Krause III on June 25, 1983 in the South Shore Christian Church, Decatur, Illinois. He preceded her in death on October 4, 2010.
Dorothy graduated from Decatur High School and was as housewife caring and raising a family with her husband.
In Her passing she leaves behind her:
3-Sons: Adam (wife, Amanda) Krause Salem, Illinois
Joshua (wife, Leighann) Krause Salem, Illinois
Jacob (wife, Emily) Krause Fort Stewart, Georgia
1-Daughter: Kayla Crain Salem, Illinois
4-Brothers: Dennis Swarms Blue Mound, Illinois
Scott (wife, Patty) Swarms Decatur, Illinois
Terry (wife, Tawnya) Swarms St. Elmo, Illinois
Gussie (wife, Shayna) Swarms Carmargo, Illinois
1-Sister: Mary (husband, Ernie) Slaymaker Harristown, Illinois
8- Grand Children—and several nieces, nephews and cousins
She was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband
1-Granddaughter: Braxton Lee Crain
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Previous Events
Visitation
9
Sep
323 N. Olive St.
St. Elmo, IL 62458
Service
9
Sep
323 N. Olive St.
St. Elmo, IL 62458
Cemetery Details
Location
70 County Road 4
Beecher City, IL 62414