Dorothy Branstutter

Dorothy Branstutter, 97, went to be with the Lord at 5:15 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, at Century Villa Health Care in Greentown, IN.

Her earthly journey began at Mountain Ash, KY, on Sept. 16, 1919.

She was the daughter of Jacob and Rose Ann (Thomas) Cox.

Dorothy was the wife of the late Rev. Thomas H. Branstutter.  They were married Nov. 30, 1941, at Molus, KY.  He preceded her in death Aug. 30, 1999.

Dorothy was a Christian for many years and a member of Bethel Tabernacle Church of God.  Her life was a witness of her love for the Lord.  She brought up her son in the fear and admonition of the Lord and was a Godly influence on her grandsons.  They arise up and call her “blessed.”

She was a graduate of Black Star High School at Alva, KY, with the class of 1939.  During World War II, Dorothy worked at Westinghouse and Tank Depot in Lima, OH. She later returned with her husband to Alva. They moved in 1946 to a farm they had bought near Corbin.  In 1960 they moved to Kokomo, IN.  The following year they settled in rural Sharpsville.

A dedicated homemaker for many years, Dorothy was an excellent cook, preparing wonderful meals for her family.  She enjoyed gardening, canning, and food preservation.  Never one to be idle, Dorothy spent many hours crocheting, knitting, and quilting.  Her family treasures the beautiful quilts and afghans she made.  She was an accomplished seamstress and at one time made many of her clothes.

Now her earthly toil is done and she is at rest with the Lord in Heaven and is experiencing a joyful reunion with many loved ones and friends.
Along with her parents and husband, Dorothy was preceded in death by her dear sister and brother-in-law, Docia and Chester Broughton; four beloved brothers and two sisters-in-law, Clarence Cox, and his wife Margaret, Rev. James Cox, Otis Cox, and his wife Effie, and Herbert Cox, an infant granddaughter, Susan Branstutter, and a dear niece, Judi Ann Broughton, and many other loved ones.

Left to cherish Dorothy’s memory are her devoted son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Freda Branstutter, Sharpsville, IN; three dearly loved grandsons and their wives, Rev. Jeffery Branstutter, and his wife, Cheryl, Springfield, OH, Dr. Joseph Branstutter, and his wife, Chara, Lebanon, OH,  and Pastor Stephen Branstutter, and his wife Ashley, Kokomo, IN;  three precious great-grandchildren,  Madison LeeAnne Branstutter, Boston Riley Thomas Branstutter, and Mark Isaac Branstutter;  two sisters-in-law, Ethel Cox, Williamsburg, and Patsy Cox, Sharpsville, IN.  Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 26,  at Bethel Tabernacle in Kokomo, IN.  Shirley and Stout Funeral Home (www.stoutandson.com) (Russiaville, IN) assisted with the arrangements. Pastor Emeritus David Cornelius officiated the service with Pastor Stephen Branstutter assisting.

Burial was in Nevada Cemetery in Tipton, County, IN.