MT. VERNON
Dorothy Anne Pope, 89, of Mt. Vernon, IN passed away, September 15, 2025 at her home surrounded by family. She was born December 23, 1935 in Franklin, IN to the late Leo and Mayme (Huff) Dinn.
Dorothy graduated from Taylorsville High School, Class of 1955. She dedicated 32 years to the MSD of Mt. Vernon, serving in the West Elementary Cafeteria. She also worked for 39 years at the Green Duck Hair Salon, where she looked after laundry and housekeeping. Dorothy was a member of the Mt. Vernon Bunco Group and enjoyed gathering with friends at McDonald’s Coffee Club. She loved butterflies and was dearly loved by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her husband of over 55 years, Ernest Dale “Tadpole” Pope; sons-in-law, Dru King and Rich Hollis; daughter-in-law, Sabra Pope; brothers, Charles and George Dinn; and sisters, Kay Nix and Charlotte Welton.
Dorothy is survived by her sons, Jeff Pope and Jim Pope; daughters, Lisa King and Trela Hollis; 8 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; brothers, David Dinn (Charlotte) and Steven Dinn; sisters, Luretta Pope and Mary Nickerson (Dave); and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, September 19, 2025 at Schneider Funeral Home, 512 Main St., Mt. Vernon, IN with burial to follow in Saint John’s Cemetery at Caborn.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm service time on Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home to help defray final expenses.
Condolences may be made online at www.schneiderfuneralhome.com
