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Dorothy Jean (McNeely) Stiles, age 81, entered into eternal life on March 20, 2015, after a brief illness.
Dorothy was born on June 2, 1933 at Cisco, Texas, to parents Winfrey H. and Jessie Mae (Volker) McNeely.
After graduating from Corpus Christi Roy Miller High School she was united in holy matrimony with the love of her life, Bobby Stiles, at the Methodist Church of Corpus Christi. This union would last 64 years, interrupted only by her passing. Dorothy soon became an Air Force wife, faithfully following Bobby on his various assignments around the world. Along the way they became the parents of three daughters and one son. They saw many wonderful sights together, her favorite being Okinawa. Dorothy and Bobby's last duty assignment was at Goodfellow Air Force Base in San Angelo, Texas, where they decided to finally put down roots in 1970.
While in San Angelo Dorothy began her career teaching special needs children, which brought her great personal and professional satisfaction. She truly loved helping mentor the children, and retired after 17 years of dedicated service. Dorothy also served many years as district manager for the Sarah Coventry Jewelry Company.
Dorothy also dedicated herself to her family, various hobbies and organizations. She enjoyed cake decorating, so much so that she taught cake decorating classes at San Angelo State University. She also loved sewing and fancy embroidering, making numerous special gifts for her family and friends.
Dorothy was an avid member of the women's chapter of the American Vietnam Veterans Association as well as the TOPS dietary management club, where she served as president for one year. Dorothy considered many TOPS members close friends. She was a faithful member of the Sierra Vista United Methodist Church in San Angelo as well.
Dorothy Jean was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband Bobby; sister Virginia Lee Land of San Antonio, Texas; children: Katherine (Robert) Hargrove of Canton, Texas, Linda (Pat) Wade of San Antonio, Texas, Nancy (Rudi) Wallace of Midland, Texas, and Robert (Gwen) Stiles of Huntington Woods, Michigan; grandchildren: Stacey (Lio) Obregon, Stephen Hargrove, Robert Hillin, Daniel Hillin, Nicholas Wallace, and Benjamin Stiles; great-grandchildren: Carson Obregon, Emma Obregon, Danae Hargrove, Aydan Hargrove; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and best friend Louise Rhodes; and numerous other nieces and nephews.
Family visitation is from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 23, 2015 at Johnson's Funeral Home. Church service is at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at Sierra Vista United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Ken Dahlberg officiating. Burial will follow immediately after in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her name can be made to Sierra Vista United Methodist Church.
Rest in peace, dear mother