Dorothy "Dottie" J. Hodge, of Brookville, was born on March 1, 1926 in Cincinnati, the daughter of Ray and Virginia Zimmerman Fagin.  She married Lou Hodge and he preceded her in death in 1974.  Dorothy later found a life partner in Rocky Wadsworth and he passed away in 2001.  She was a housewife her entire life and enjoyed taking care of her family and spending time with them.  Dorothy's favorite past-time, however was her grandchildren, whom she adored.  On Friday, October 27, 2017, at the age of 91, she passed away at Brookville Health Care Center.  The family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to all the staff at Brookville Health Care for their compassionate care.

Those surviving who will honor Dorothy's memory include her son, Gene Hodge of Brookville, daughter, Deborah Watkins of Brookville; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.  Besides her parents and both husbands, she was preceded in death by 13 brothers and sisters, a son-in-law, Bill Watkins, Jr., and a daughter-in-law, Gail Hodge.

Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 from 11 a.m. until time of service at 12 noon at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home, 929 Main Street, Brookville.  Burial will follow in Baltimore Pike Cemetery, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Memorial donations can be directed to the family to assist with expenses, in care of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home, 929 Main Street, Brookville IN 47012.  To sign the online guestbook or to leave a personal condolence, please visit www.cookrosenberger.com.  The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to care for the family of Dorothy Hodge.