Dorothy Hoover July 21, 1933 - January 31, 2022

March 10, 2022

Dorothy Hoover, 88 yrs old, of Romance, passed away at Unity Health Hospital in Searcy. after a car accident 2 months prior.

She was preceded in death by both her parents; Curtis and Ruth Dillard, Husband; Royce Hamblin, daughter; Betty (Giny) Blankenship, brother; Julian Mitt Dillard, sister Laura Jean Knight.

She is survived by; daughter; Belinda Ruth Privetts and son-in-law Larry Privetts, son; Royce Hamblin Jr., daughter; Tasha Dianne Keith. sister; Betty Ann Spurlock, brother Curtis Martin Dillard; 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren & many nieces & nephews.

When she was younger she spent many years traveling and even learned to fly.

She was an instructor at a cosmetology school and owned her own Salon. She earned her realtor license while in Phoenix, AZ and did very well.

She enjoyed sewing & crocheting & made many beautiful quilts & afghans. She also loved painting and won many ribbons at Fairs. She loved cooking & spending time with her family.

Always a guiding light for her children, she loved God. She was loved and will be missed by many.

There will be a memorial in the spring. Roller Daniels Funeral Home in Searcy is handling the arrangements.