Dorothy "Dot" Ann (Lovan) Dillingham

Dorothy "Dot" Ann Dillingham, 89 of Nortonville passed away Friday, January 14, 2022, at Bridgepointe Assisted Living in Nicholasville.  Born May 27, 1932, to the late George and Lila Lovan.  She was an active member for over 50 years and served as treasurer of Nortonville Baptist Church.  She worked 4 years for Norton Coal Co. and then for the Nortonville Post Office for 20 years prior to retirement.  Dorothy loved reconnecting with extended family at reunions and was always connected with her immediate family.  

Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gobel Buster Dillingham; daughter-in-law, Karen Ball Dillingham; siblings, Edna Mae McCormick, Alfred Lovan, Boyce Lovan, Tom Lovan, Angus Lovan, Mary Jenkins, Willard Lovan, Betty Romolo and Nadine Lovan; and stepmother, Ms. Bess Lovan.

Survived by her 3 children, Dennis Dillingham of Lexington, Gary (Renae) Dillingham of Lexington and Lou Ann Bearley of Owensboro; 7 grandchildren, Brittany, Kevin, Trevor, Grant, Garrett, Armen and Lila; 6 great-grandchildren; sister, Martha Offutt of Bowling Green; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Service will be held Saturday at 1:00pm at Nortonville Baptist Church with Bro. Ken Bolin officiating.  Burial to follow at New Salem Cemetery in Nortonville.  Visitation will begin at 11:00am at the church.  

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made in Dorothy's honor to the Alzheimer care program, Christian Care Communities, or to the Nortonville Baptist Church.  (addresses below)

Masks are encouraged and requested by the family to be worn.

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