Dorothy Marie Hetteson-Neal

June 19, 1947 ~ July 31, 2019 (age 72)

Dorothy Marie Hetteson-Neal, 72, passed away on the evening of Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka. Dorothy was born on June 19, 1947 in Niles, MI to Gillom F. Works and Allen Marie (Newman) Works Pawlicki.

Dorothy was a lifelong Michiana resident and was employed as a press operator for Nyloncraft, before retiring after many years of faithful service. She was a member of River of Life Family Church for many years, where she served as an usher. Dorothy was a caretaker to many and cherished the time she spent with loved ones, especially her grandchildren. She was the proud mother of two, grandmother of three and a beloved sister, aunt, cousin and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Teah M. Hetteson of South Bend and Genee G. Neal of Mishawaka; three grandchildren: Breal N. Williams, Cerra C. Hetteson and Cameron A. Stokes, all of South Bend; great-grandchildren Cameron Anthony Stokes, Jr., Jackson Brown, Camiylah Mazella Zarye Stokes; sister Bonnie Campbell of Mishawaka; brothers Jerry (Regina) Works of Battle Creek, MI and Carl (Nancy Ross) Works of Pompano Beach, FL; sister-in-law Elsa S. Works of South Bend; special sisters Leona Page of South Bend and Sandra Hetteson of South Bend; special son Demetrias Page; nieces and nephews: Carmen Works, Ronda Works, Jaimee (Kevin) Bruggeman, Isaiah (LeAnne) Ross-Works, Katrina Fields, Jodi Smith, Kona Works, Mathias Works and Noni Campbell; as well as a host of great-nieces, great-nephews, extended family members and friends. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; grandchild Destin Blake-Stokes; brother Raymond Works; nephew Shawn De’Angelo Works.

Services for Dorothy will be held on Friday, August 9, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Palmer Funeral Home – West Chapel, 2702 Lincolnway West, South Bend, IN 46628. Friends may visit with the family for one hour prior to service at the funeral home. Bishop Ralph Parker of River of Life Family Church to officiate. Burial to follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Online expressions of sympathy may be left at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.

4/03/2022 EJS