October 2, 1930 – February 28, 2023
Dorothy T. Stoops (Dot, Dottie) was born on October 2, 1930, in Mattoon, Ill., to the late Reuben Glenn and Elizabeth Fowler Thompson. Dorothy passed away on February 28, 2023, in Westfield at Sanders Glen Assisted Living Facility with her three children at her side.
After graduating from Willard High School on June 1, 1949, Dorothy went to work at Wright Field in Dayton, Ohio, where she met Ernest S. Stoops. They married on June 6, 1953, in Dayton. Dorothy and Ernest were married for 64 years before Ernest’s passing on December 17, 2017.
Dorothy is survived by her son, Stephen Stoops (Jessica); and daughters, Linda Hunt (Frank) and Lori Storer (Scott); as well as nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and one great, great-grandchild.
Dorothy was very active at Sanders Glen and was an SG Ambassador and a member of the Food/Meal Committee. She participated in church services, weekly Bible Study, and assisted with and participated in art and activities for Sanders Glen residents.
The legacy that Dorothy leaves with family and friends is love of God, love of family, having grit and determination, and having a great sense of humor.
May the Lord guide us to reflect the best of what Dorothy (Mom, Grandma, Nonny, and GGMa) has given to each of us.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Kercheval Funeral Home, 306 E. 10th St., Sheridan.
Dorothy will be laid to rest at Crown View Cemetery in Sheridan.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be presented to Sanders Glen Assisted Living Facility, Memo: Resident Activity Fund, 334 S. Cherry St., Westfield, IN 46074.
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