Dana Lynn Stiles

Dana Lynn Stiles obituary

Dana Lynn Stiles

Dana Stiles Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Meador Funeral Home - Whitesboro on Sep. 19, 2025.

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Dana Lynn Stiles, 59, of Whitesboro, Texas was called to her eternal home on Friday, April 11, 2025.

Dana was born on August 17, 1965 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Robert Donald and Norma Joyce (Pattillo) Sachse. She was a graduate of Gainesville High School and had worked for Triple O International. Dana married Brian Stiles on February 24, 1984 in Gainesville, Texas. She enjoyed reading. She loved her family and cherished the time spent with them.

She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Sachse, brother, Todd Sachse, and brother, Russ Sachse.

Dana is survived by her husband, Brian Stiles of Whitesboro; daughter, Holli Westbrook of Whitesboro, son, Benton Stiles of Gainesville; grandchildren, Tyler Hardy and Zachari Westbrook, mother, Norma Sachse of Gainesville, and brother, Scott Sachse and wife, Kelly of Collinsville.

A memorial visitation honoring Dana will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Meador Funeral Home of Whitesboro.

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