Delores "Dee" June Stites

Delores “Dee” June Stites, born 2-2-1933, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on 7-13-2025. She is survived by three children: Karen Leviner, Gregory Stites, Janet (Ray) Parker, and 7 grandchildren: Brad (Chloe) Gibbs, Amanda Stites, Erika (Travis) Dafler, Andrea Carranza-Billings, Angela Stites, Noah Stites, Matthew Stites, and 10 great grandchildren: Greyson, Coleson, Pierson, Jaylen, Ayden, Gabriella, Laila, Lilia, Wyatt, Ryatt, and many nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by husband, Troy Lewis Stites, 4 sisters: Wilda Majors, Lula Majors, Lorene Vickers, Berniece Garsee, and 1 brother: Alvin Miller, and son-in law Gene Leviner.

Dee met Troy at Oklahoma State A&M (now Oklahoma State University), and married 2-24-1951. They were married 67 years (Troy passed 11-15-2018).

In her younger years, Dee & Troy were leaders of their church youth group. Dee was also a Missions leader in her church, sang in the church choir, and led the choir for some time. She was a member of Parkview Church of the Nazarene.

In retirement years, Dee & Troy enjoyed traveling with their motorhome & spent winters in California & Florida with family, creating many cherished memories.

Dee loved being around family & friends, and going to the fitness center. She played church softball, was on a bowling league, & played golf. She also loved to read, and play on her IPad/computer. She retired from bookkeeper positions (Gold Circle, Stengers Ford, Ferguson’s), & also worked with Weight Watchers until age 83. She loved going to church and loved her church family (especially her visitors in recent years!). She also loved her caregivers & friends at Centerville Post Acute.

Dee will be remembered for her “spunk” (determination, assertiveness, stamina). She loved to hurry up to get things done! She loved family meal times, & loved for her kids to visit! Dee’s legacy is her Christian faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. She is now in heaven with Troy!

Celebration of Life Service is on Monday, 7-21-25, at Parkview Church of the Nazarene, 4701 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, Oh 45429. Visitation 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Service at 12:00 pm. Internment at Miami Valley Memorial Gardens. Rev. Ron Reynolds & Rev. Jake Metcalf officiating. Condolences may be sent to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com