DOROTHY M. NIEDLING

DOROTHY M. NIEDLING, age 83, of Knoxville, TN and formerly of Dandridge passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013 following a short illness. She was born April 23, 1929 in Marshall, NC, the daughter of the late Hobart and Roxie (Ward) Ball, where she was raised and attended school. She was married to the late Bruce A. Niedling and they lived and raised their family in Atlanta, GA and Gaylord, MI for the next 36 years. Following retirement they moved to Dandridge, TN where Dorothy was a member of the Grace Baptist Church and continued to enjoy her embroidery, cooking, baking and helping and caring for others. Preceded in death by her husband, Bruce A. Niedling; sister, Edith (Richway) Wiscombe; brother, Frank Ball. She is survived by her children, Bruce Ball and wife, Mary, Jake Niedling and wife, Terry and Gina (Niedling) Dillenbeck and husband Bob; sister, Della Mae (Ball) Capps and husband, Bob; 4 grandsons and 2 great-granddaughters. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorials be made to the American Heart Assoc., 4708 Papermill Dr, Knoxville, TN 37909. Funeral service Friday, March 8, 2013, 7:00pm at the Grace Baptist Church with Rev. Perry Davis officiating. Interment graveside service Saturday, 11:00am at Dandridge Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends Friday evening 5:00 to 7:00pm prior to the service at the church. ARRRANGMENTS BY FARRAR FUNERAL HOME, DANDRIDGE