Dorothy Dalton Obituary

Dorothy Louisa Dalton, 98 of Bowling Green passed peacefully on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Magnolia Village.

The Warren County native was a daughter of the late John and Bessie Parker. . She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Ben Dalton, stepdaughter, Lora Mae Brown, step granddaughter, Judy Griffin, step grandson, Eddie Butts, two brothers, James Robert and Floyd Parker, four sisters, Katherine Robinson, Ruth Keller, Christine Lowel and Dean Brosche. Dorothy was employed at Union Underwear and was the owner and operator of Little Red Hen Daycare for 10 years. A job she held in high regard was being a pastor’s wife and serving the Lord with her church. She was a faithful member of Gospel of Peace Church in which her husband founded in 1942. She loved all of Gods people and was a servant to many through the years.

Her survivors include her sister, Rebecca Hardcastle, three step grandchildren, Angie Bunch, Ricky Dixon (Dana) and Bobby Griffin, along with many nieces and nephews and her special caregiver, Kim Dowell.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel. Visitation will be 11a.m.-2p.m. at the funeral home. The burial will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Gospel of Peace Church, 1680 Hunts Bend Rd., Bowling Green, KY 42103