September 15, 1954 – July 6, 2022
Dora E. Rodriguez-Baker-Hughes, 67, Mooresville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 6 at her home with her daughter Melanie by her side.
Born to Juan and Maria Rodriguez of Texas on September 15, 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 Master’s.
Dora served as an educator in the Foreign Language department for over 30 years at Carmel High School. 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), Frances Stewart (Donny), and Rosa Berry (Bill); grandchildren, Taylor Johnson (Nick) and Haley Tinsley; nieces, Maria Reagan (Jacob) and Felicia Jines (Chris); along with many more nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will gather to receive visitors from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12 at Carlisle Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, 39 High St., Mooresville, Ind. Funeral services will be at noon the following day, Wednesday, July 13, at Carlisle Branson. Burial will follow at West Newton Cemetery, 6701 W. Milton St., West Newton, Ind.
Final arrangements and services are entrusted to Carlisle Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Please visit CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.