Dale Elisse Albright

Mrs. Dale Elisse Albright, 79, died Monday, December 19th of bladder cancer.

Dale was born March 28, 1943 in Long Beach, California to Don Ed Vorhies and Cordelia Gwen Rutherford. She graduated from Robert A. Millikan High School in Long Beach, CA in 1961 where she excelled in music. Her faithful marriage to Kenneth Wesley Albright on May 19, 1962 continued for forty-six years until his passing in 2008.

In addition to working as an administrative secretary, Dale served for thirty-three years as a pastor’s wife in six Wesleyan churches located in NC, SC, MI, and IA. She graciously ministered to congregations as an organist, Sunday school teacher, women’s leader, and children’s director. Her donation of hand-sewn blankets and pillows to young, single mothers continued until her final days.

Dale is survived by a sister, Patricia Elliott, of Spokane, WA; a son and daughter-in-law, David and Teresa Albright of New Bern, NC; a daughter and son-in-law, Diana and Dan Ocheltree of Indianapolis, IN; a granddaughter, Lauren Albright; four grandsons, Zachary Albright, Josh Albright, Nathan Ocheltree and Jonathan Ocheltree; and four great-grandchildren, Kameron Albright, Kaleb Albright, Laiken Albright and Weston Albright.

Her memorial will be offered online and her Graveside service will be held on Monday, January 9, 2023, 9:00 A.M. at Waterloo Memorial Park in Waterloo, Iowa.

Dale was loved by all who knew her and will be remembered for her kind gentleness, service to others and generosity of spirit. To leave condolences for the family, please visit Dale's Tribute Wall.