Dorothy Lucille Justice, 85, went home to be with the Lord on April 17, 2026. She was born June 26, 1940 in rural Benton County to the late Forrest and Opal (Hensler) Stitz. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Wayne Stitz of Remington and a grandson, Clayton Cochran.

Dorothy spent her entire life on a beautiful farm in Benton County. She was born in the same house in which she passed away in. She was a graduate of Gilboa High School in 1958.

After graduating high school, she married the love of her life, Johnnie Justice. They have three children: Todd (Pam) of Noblesville, Tracey (Doug) Cochran of Remington, and Tonya (Adam) Wilson of West Lafayette.

She was a loving housewife and helped on the farm for many years. Dorothy was a member of the First Christian Church of Remington. She was a member of the Carpenters Home Ec. Club and past president of Fountain Park Women’s Association. Dorothy was an advocate for breast cancer and a member of Relay for Life.

Dorothy enjoyed spending time with her nine grandchildren: Teal, Tanner, Turner, and Taylor Justice. Cole, Clayton, and Clansey Cochran; Cailin and Cyleigh Wilson.

She enjoyed spending time at the football field, basketball arena, and attending the Jasper County Fair horse and pony shows. She also enjoyed time spent at Fountain Park with her grandkids and 15 great-grandkids.

Friends may call from 11:00 AM (EST) until the time of funeral service 12:00 PM (EST) Thursday April 23, 2026 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home in Remington, with Bob Altman to officiate. Interment to follow in Remington Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to Fountain Park Chautauqua.