Dorothy “Lynette” Willis, 62, of Lafayette, passed away at 12:28 a.m. Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Franciscan Health East of Lafayette.  

  Lynette was born July 8, 1962, in Lafayette, Indiana to the late James and Marie (Huffines) Taylor.  She was a 1981 graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School and earned a degree from Ivy Tech to be an Administrative Assistant.

  Her marriage was to the love of her life, Scot Willis, on June 6, 1986, in the chapel at the Tippecanoe Battlefield.

  Lynette spent most of her career in food service, many as the General Manager of bars and restaurants.  Most recently, she worked on the kitchen staff at the Springs in Lafayette and also IU Health Arnett Hospital.  Prior to that she worked as an Administrative Assistant at Arnett Clinic.

  Lynette loved spending time with her family, especially taking care of her grandkids, Carter and Caitlyn and her step-grandchildren, Kohan, Kailie, Lillian and Liam.  When not working, she loved to read romance novels and listen to country music.  Lynette also loved hosting family get-togethers on Thanksgiving and Christmas.  She was an excellent cook, especially her casseroles.  Lynette was a wonderful wife, mother and friend and was very caring and loving to others.  

  Surviving with her husband are their children, Lea Willis (Soulmate: Alfred “A.J.” Dillard) of Kokomo and Taylor Willis (wife: Amber) of Lafayette; a sister, Gail Weast and a brother, Ron Taylor; her stepmother, Marian Taylor; two half-brothers, Ryan and Kyle Taylor and a half-sister, Eryn Carter.  

  Preceding her in death with her parents, James and Marie, is a sister, Kathy Stein-Richey and a brother, James Taylor Jr.

  Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until the time of memorial service at 7 p.m. Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home (101 West 4th St.  Brookston, IN).