Dorothy Thorne

03/06/1932 - 01/24/2025

Dorothy "Dot" Louise Thorne of Jackson Michigan, went to be with her Lord on January 24, 2025 at 92 years of age. She was born on March 6, 1932 in Strawberry Plains, Tennessee to Theodore and Lester (Maples) Stiles. Dorothy is survived by sisters Joyce (Howard) Hashley, and Clara Clausen, brother Lester Stiles; children Dean (Kathy) Thorne, Nancy (Bill) Hyndman, Debra (Tom) Harmon, and Lisa Adkins; grandchildren Joe (Ashley) Thorne, Kary (Clayton) Gipson, Dan (Heather) Thorne, Jen (Joe) Phipps, Jeff (C.K.) Baker, William (Juliana) Hyndman, Robert (Rianna) Laskovich, Betsy Reder, Barry (Sara), Harmon, Gayle (Andy) DeNato, Matt (Kendra) Harmon, Christine (Branden) Hunt, Tommi Tate, Pauline Tate, Paul Tate, James Tate, and Brian Tate; numerous great and great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by both parents; Hugh Thorne (husband of 69 years); sisters Ruth Edwards and Mary Woltman; brothers Carl Stiles, Clyde Stiles, Curtis Stiles and Kenneth Stiles; grand daughter-in-law Renee Hyndman; one grandchild, and one great-grandchild. Dorothy resided most of her life in Hanover, Michigan, partnering with her loving husband in his 60-year career of sheep shearing and farming. They also owned and operated the Quilt Shoppe at their residence for over 25 years. She retired from quilting at 80-years old. She had a love for gardening, growing the most beautiful flower gardens each year.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Thome PACE for their love and care for Dorothy over the past several years, especially over the past week. Also, a heart-felt thank you to the staff at the John Ganton's Countryside Courts, Grand and Brightside for their love and care for Dorothy over the last several years, especially through her last days.
The staff of both organizations were "family" to Dorothy, and her family will forever be grateful to all of them.
Per her request, cremation has taken place. A service will be held this spring at Lansing Avenue Baptist Church, Jackson, Michigan.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions may be made to Thome PACE, 2282 Springport Road, Jackson, MI 49201, or to The Salvation Army, 806 E. Pearl Street, Jackson, MI 49201.
Please express your condolences to the family at www.watson-funeral-chapels.com.