In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Martin Wilhelm; and brother, Rick Heavner.
Dorothy is survived by son, Tyler Martin Wilhelm (Savanna); daughters, Cortney Godfrey (Tony), and Jody Ann Lutz (Joe); brother, James (Jim) Heavner (Donna); sister, Pat Link (Larry); grandchildren, Randy Brendle, Dylan Gregory, Christopher Lutz and Joseph Rice; and great-grandchildren, Delilah Gregory and Journee Brendle.
No services will be held at this time.
Condolences may be sent to the Wilhelm family at www.drumfh-hickory.com.
Drum Funeral Home in Hickory is honored to be serving the Wilhelm family.