Dovey Lorraine Cleveland, 99, of Weeki Wachee, FL, formerly of Hoopeston, IL, passed away on May 6, 2026, at Oakhill Senior Living and Rehab in Brooksville, Florida. She was born on July 1, 1926, in Henning, IL, the daughter of William R. and Minnie (Boone) Hardin. She married John E. “Jack” Cleveland on April 6, 1942, in Hollister, MO. He preceded her in death.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, William and Minnie Hardin; her daughter-in-law, Lisa Cleveland; two sisters; and three brothers.
Dovey is survived by two daughters, Suzan L. Peterson of Rockledge, FL and Cathy (Stan) Groom of Weeki Wachee, FL; two sons, Tom Cleveland of Spring Hill, FL and John (Sally) Cleveland of Cornelius, NC; 9 grandchildren, Darla Conaughty, Martin Christensen, Beth Ridgeway, Stuart Galloway, Lucas Galloway, Chad Cleveland, Ryan Cleveland, Jonathon Cleveland, and Victoria Stoldt; 22 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
Dovey worked as the Assistant Office Manager at Stokely- Van Camp in Hoopeston, until her retirement. She was a member of the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Hoopeston. She previously served as a Girl Scout leader and Girl Scout cookie chairman; and was a former Director of Epoch’s for Job’s Daughters Bethel 99. Dovey was an avid golfer and was a member at Oak Grove Country Club in Oxford, IN.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, May 15, 2026, at Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 12:00 P.M. -3:00 P.M. Sunday June 14, 2026, at the American Legion Post #527 in Cissna Park, IL.
Memorial donations may be made in memory of Dovey to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com to view Dovey’s eternal tribute page and to send the family condolences.
Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling the arrangements.
