In her younger years, Dorothy played softball and also enjoyed bowling. She became a semi-pro at bowling, she traveled all over for tournaments.
She was a lifelong member of the Eagles as well as the American Legion. She had a special job at the Eagles being their 50/50 ticket seller. Dorothy worked for General Motors until her retirement.
When she was a resident of Florida she was an avid beach goer.
Dorothy spent her free time coloring pictures with colored pencils and painting bird houses.
She is survived by her two children Terry Wilcox and Brenda (Jed) Hainlen; siblings Helen Wrathall, Edna Roberts, and Tommy Jameson; grandchildren Nicole Wilcox, Cory (Nicole) Hainlen, and Amanda Hainlen; and great grandchildren Alice Hainlen and Jackson Hainlen.
In addition to her parents Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband Dale Hinkle; siblings Buddy Jameson, Roy Jameson, Lucy Dowers, Mildred Nesbit, Lola Sturgeon, and Kate Thomas.
The family would like to thank Brickyard Healthcare and Gentiva Hospice for their exceptional care of Dorothy during her final days.
A Celebration of Life Open House will take place October 21,2023 at the Holiday Inn Express, 5101 Cartwright Dr. Kokomo, from 3:30PM-7:00PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Dorothy's name may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ellersmortuarywebster.com for the family.
