Dorothy Anne “Dot” Willard, 96, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 2:58 P.M. Friday April 15, 2022, at Autumn Fields Adult Community in Hoopeston. She was born August 29, 1925, in Danville, IL, the daughter of Clarence Edward and Olive Lucile (Paulson) Morgan. She married Raymond Dale Willard on January 20, 1946, at her parent’s home in Rossville. He preceded her in death.
She is survived by three children, Stephen (Jane) Willard of rural Rossville, IL, Ann (Charlie) Potter of Henry, TN, and Mark (Susie) Willard of rural Rossville; 9 grandchildren, Matt (Nichole) Willard, Allen (Trisha) Willard, Sarah Beth (Cary) Aubrey, Charles “Bud” Potter, Molly Ann Potter, Robert Dale (Kristin) Potter, Thomas Morgan (Rebecca) Potter, Andrea (Dan) Buechsenschuetz, and Allison (Tony) Kasper; 14 great-grandchildren, Mason, Morgan, and Oliver Willard, Evan, Aryn, and Dane Willard, Kaitlyn Ann and Elliott Potter, Emery William, Madelyn Lucille, and Everett Raymond Potter, Torin Willard Hays, and Amelia May and Isaac Daniel Buechsenschuetz.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and one great-granddaughter, Andie Mae.
Dorothy was a homemaker, caring for her family. She was also involved in the Willard family farm operation. She was civically active in the Vermilion County Homemaker’s Extension Service for over 70 years, the Rossville Historical Society, the Antioch Church of Christ while her children were growing up and previously served as a girls 4-H leader. Dorothy had several hobbies which included, gardening, sewing, cooking, and knitting. She also enjoyed fishing with her husband, reading, shopping, and most recently, attending social activities at Autumn Fields.
A visitation will be held 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Thursday April 21, 2022, at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday April 22, 2022, at the funeral home, with Pastor Chris Quick officiating. Burial will follow in Rossville Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Rossville Historical Society or to the activity fund at Autumn Fields Adult Community 325 E. Orange St. Hoopeston, IL 60942.
