Dorothy Lightner (Rexrode) Misner

She was born on December 27, 1933, in Franklin, WV, and was the daughter of the late Lloyd R. and Beulah M. (Arbogast) Rexrode.

Dorothy was valedictorian and graduated in 1952 from Monterey High School and from RMH School of nursing in 1955. She received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Eastern Mennonite College. She was proud that she came from a poor mountain farming background and was able to earn nursing degrees to become head of Nurses Education at RMH. She was a member of the Vision of Hope United Methodist Church. In all aspects of her life, she lived her life as a true follower of Christ.

She enjoyed reading, tole painting, traveling and more than anything she loved her family.

On December 27, 1954, she married John G. Lightner, Jr., who preceded her in death on August 11, 1970. On December 6, 1991, she married Charles “Charlie” B. Misner, who preceded her in death on February 27, 2016.

Dorothy is survived by her three children, John G. Lightner, III (Yvette) of Ohio, Susan “Sue” Hottel of Harrisonburg and Tommy Lightner (Cookie) of Lacey Spring; two grandchildren, Shanna Mechiche Alami (Amine) and John G. Lightner, IV (Julie); great grandchildren, Leila and Elias Mechiche Alami and John V and Jenna Lightner, H. G. Smith, III (Jessica), Jackson Brown (Randie) and Jenna Martin (Jeffrey); great great grandchildren, Nathaniel and Matthew Smith, James and Parker Brown and Cade Martin; a sister, Norma Jean Echard; sisters in law, Gail, Doris and Jane Rexrode; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by her son in law, Edwin Hottel; brothers, Brooks, Jimmy and Lloyd R. Rexrode, Jr.; and sister, Katherine Folks.

A graveside service will be 9 am, Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Oak Lawn Mausoleum and Memory Gardens in Staunton, with Rev. Michael Reeves officiating. A memorial service will follow at 11 am at Vision of Hope UMC, Harrisonburg.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to VMRC Foundation, Compassion Fund, 1501 Virginia Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA 22802.

Lindsey Funeral Homes in Harrisonburg is handling arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseyfuneralhomes.com.