Our beloved mother and grandmother Dorthy Ann Hill peacefully passed away on October 9th, 2023, at the age of 96. Born June 23, 1926 in Hamilton County, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Newton and Thelma (Barker) Presley. Dorthy will be most remembered by her children as a gung-ho Marine’s wife who served as a true example of one from America’s Greatest Generation.

   As a young wife, she took immense pride in keeping a home that was immaculate and inviting. She also took pride in the daily preparation of hearty meals for her food-loving Marine and children. Although the Marine eventually retired, Dorthy never really did. She continued to cook feasts and welcome family and friends into her home. Folks who visited her will remember she had an unusual pet... a large-mouthed bass named Big Boy. 

   Dorthy was never idle. She rode many miles on her no-gear bike to keep fit and was still jumping rope in her 80s! She was an amazing gardener and also a quilter. There were quilts that won best in show and today many of her quilts adorn the beds of family and friends. Grandchildren surely remember the home-baked goodies they received in the mail each Christmas. There are also fond memories of times spent at the card table. Dorthy was a kind and giving person- except when it came to playing Queen of Spades. In her later years, her enjoyment of a good card game may only have been exceeded by the enjoyment she got from sitting down each afternoon with a big bowl of ice cream! 

Dorthy is survived by:

her children

Angel Perrin

Carol Hill 

Joseph Ouert

Cristina Stiles (Allan Mitchell)

grandchildren

Rebecca Stiles (Nick Sophinos)

Naomi Magoon (Andy)

Krysta Stiles

Wayne Mitchell (Rebecca Hames)

Brianna Hill

Amanda Mande

Kaitlynn Hill

great-grandchildren

Dimitri

Xavier

Grace

Cora

Arlo.

Amiyah 

Charlotte 

She is preceded in death by:

parents

Newton and Thelma (Barker) Presley

her husband

Neil P. Stiles

siblings

Virginia Hollingsworth

Betty Olsen

Robert Presley

A celebration of Dorthy’s life will be held at 11:00 AM

Saturday, October 14th 2023, at 

Crown View Cemetery in Sheridan, Indiana.

Anyone wishing to make donations in her memory should consider a charity that 

supports the families of those in the armed forces or families of veterans. 

We know that would delight Dorthy immensely.

SERVICES

Celebration of Life

Saturday, October 14th, 2023 

11:00 AM

Crown View Cemetery 

4056 W. State Road 38 

Sheridan, IN 46069