Background
Burnley, Dorothy Rockwell was born on February 27, 1927 in High Point, North Carolina, United States. Daughter of Hubert J. and Ella N. Rockwell.
Burnley, Dorothy Rockwell was born on February 27, 1927 in High Point, North Carolina, United States. Daughter of Hubert J. and Ella N. Rockwell.
Student, Hollins College, 1944—1946.
Secretary & treasurer Craftwood, Inc., High Point. Member North Carolina House of Representatives, since 1981.
Trustee High Point Public Library. Board directors, past president High Point Women's Shelter. Board directors High Point Mental Health Association.
Member of North Carolina Library. Association (president, trustees section), United States Chamber of Commerce, High Point Chamber of Commerce, Furniture City Woman's Club.
Married James H. Burnley, October 4, 1947. Children: James H., Mary H., Ellen B., Judith L.