Dorcas Bates married Thomas Francis Reilly. Details about their courtship and wedding date are currently unavailable.

In addition to her career at Campbell's, Dorcas was also a homemaker, applying her culinary skills and home economics knowledge in her own household. She balanced work and family responsibilities, a common experience for women of her generation.

Dorcas and Thomas had children. Specific details regarding their children's names, numbers and birthdates are unconfirmed as of this writing. These are all details that would require confirmation by surviving family members.

Dorcas Reilly passed away at the age of 92. Information regarding her husband is unconfirmed as of this writing and may need to be looked into.