Dorothy Alice Dinger, 81, of Decatur, passed away February 2, 2025 at Fairhaven Senior Living Center, Decatur.
Cremation rites have been provided by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Dorothy was born January 19, 1944, in Niantic, IL., the daughter of George Dewey Embrey and Alice Isabelle (Young). She married Richard Dinger in 1980. He preceded her in death in 2000. She enjoyed playing cards, bingo, and poker machines and making candy with her grandkids. She was formerly employed in the cafeteria at Lincoln Christian College.
Survivors include her children Tina Embrey and Michael Hall, grandchildren Jami Embrey and Jesse (Heidi) Embrey, great grandchildren Parker and Scarlet; and several nieces, nephews,cousins,and extend family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and siblings: Stella Witts, Margaret (Peg) Mathias, Linda Collins, John Embrey, Robert Embrey, Roger Embrey, Charlotte Conner, Tom Embrey, and George Embrey.
Memorial donations may be made to the family in care of Tina Embrey.