Dorothy J. Dunn,92, of Muncie, passed away peacefully with her family at her bedside on June 2, 2017. She was born on December 8, 1924 in Washington, Indiana to Hoyt and Cecil Covalt. Dorothy graduated from Washington High School, and attended Ball State University. She worked as a secretary at Owens Illinois, Delco Remy, and Brady Products.
Daughters Nancy & Mary were her primary caregivers. Dorothy resided at Mary’s home for the last few months, where both Mary and Nancy, and their families, could spend quality time with their mom.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, John J. Dunn; sons, Jimmy and John; sister, Ruth; brothers, Merle and Bud; and great granddaughter, Courtney. Survivors include daughters, Nancy Hunt and Mary (Troy) King; sons, Jerry (Debbie) and Joe; daughter-in-law, Lisa Dunn; brother, Earl (Peggy); sister-in-law, Edna Mae Covalt; grandchildren, Tricia (Ivan) Breedlove, Vickie (Mike) Dujmovich, Jason Hunt, Amanda (Jesse) York, Troy Jr.(Amber – fiancé) King, Tyler King, Anna Dunn, and Eric (Brenna – fiancé) Dunn; and 7 great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 8 at Glad Tidings Church, 3001 S. Burlington Drive, with Pastor Kevin Holt officiating. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until service time. Dorothy will be laid to rest at Elmridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her name to the Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences may be made at www.indianafuneralcare.com.
A special thanks to ViaQuest Hospice for all their support and kindness, especially the HHA, Barb.
Nancy J Hunt says
There are no words to describe how i will miss my mom. She has always been more my friend than my mom.We have done so much together thru out the years and had a lot of laughs and fun just running around. I love her more than life itself. Daughter Nancy
Terry Snyder says
Mary & Nancy — I am so sorry to see that your mother has passed. She was quite a woman!! It’s so difficult to lose our mothers, but with the love of everyone around you, it will get better. God Bless!
Beth Singer says
Nancy & Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Your mother was such a delight to be around and always had such a great sense of humor. God Be With You During This time.
Beth Singer
Stacy (Hunt) Doyle says
I loved Dorthy, Nancy and my Dad (Bob) were married and at that time in the 80’s. I remember going to Dorthys Home and getting the sweetest Hugs, hanging in the Kitchen with her and Playing Downstairs. Dorthy never made me feel like I wasn’t her Grandchild. She hugged me, fed me and told me that she loved me often. Thank You Dorthy RIP see you again. Love you always
KELLEY COKER says
Mary I always felt your mom gave out her love to all your friends. I could feel her love. She was so fun too. Love and prayers to you and your family, Kelley Coker