Dora Hughes

Dora E. Rodriguez-Baker-Hughes, 67, of Mooresville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 6th, at her home with her daughter Melanie by her side. Born to Juan and Maria Rodriguez of Texas, on September 15th, 1954, the apple of her father’s eye, Dora came to Indiana with her parents where she graduated from Ben Davis High School. She received her undergraduate degree in education from IUPUI before attending Ball State University, where she earned her Masters.

Dora served as an educator in the Foreign Language department for over thirty years at Carmel High School, north of Indianapolis. While there, she also tutored and worked to make sure her students had every opportunity. Over the course of her career, Dora received many awards for her exceptional teaching.

Smiling to the end, Dora wrote several books in Spanish. Her true joy was in the love for her family, her grandchildren, and Mauser, her German Shephard. She was a shining inspiration to all, especially her family and students.

Dora is preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Maria Rodriguez; son Beau Rodriguez; and brother Johnny Rodriguez.

She is survived by her sons James Baker and Johnny Rodriguez; daughter Melanie Tinsley; brothers Robert Rodriguez and Danny Rodriguez; sisters Norma Lively-Wainwright (Scott), Diana Mosteller (Louis), Mary Frederick (Marvin), and Frances Stewart (Donny), Rosa Berry (Bill); and grandchildren Taylor Johnson (Nick), and Haley Tinsley; and nieces Maria Reagan (Jacob), Felicia Jines (Chris), along with many more nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will gather to receive visitors at Carlisle Branson from 4-7 pm, Tuesday July 12th. Funeral services will be the following day, Wednesday July 13th, at 12 pm at Carlisle Branson. Burial will follow at West Newton Cemetery at 6701 West Milton St., West Newton IN 46183.

Final arrangements and services are entrusted to Carlisle Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Please visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.

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