Dorothy Fern Mock

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear Mother, Dorothy Fern (Dottie) Lilly

Mock, on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the age of 94. Dottie was born on January 12, 1932, in

Hinton, West Virginia. Her journey through life was marked by love, kindness, and dedication to

God, family, friends, and work.

A longtime resident of the Loxahatchee Groves community, Dottie was a devoted and

hardworking schoolteacher. She held a bachelor's degree from Ohio University and earned her

master's degree from Florida Atlantic University.

She taught elementary and junior high students in Lucasville, Ohio until 1964. At that time, she

moved to the West Palm Beach area and taught at Meadow Park Elementary. She also served as a

writer and editor of elementary curriculum for the Palm Beach County School District. By

presenting core values and positive lessons, Dottie touched the lives of many students through

the years.

Dottie will be remembered for her love and commitment to Jesus. She was a member of the

Community of Hope Church in Loxahatchee where she volunteered for many years. She was

also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for over 50 years.

Dottie is preceded in death by her beloved Charles William "Bill" Mock, Sr.; is survived by her

children Alice Faye (Michael) McKillips, Charles William "Chuck" (Sondra) Mock, Jr., Susan

Jane Dean, Dee Dee Anita Mock, Keith Edward "Eddie" (the late Ruth) Mock; 8 grandchildren,

and 11 great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her brother William Ray "Bill" (the late Ann) Lilly and sister Retha Mae (the

late Ray) Farley; preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Ray Lilly and Cora Alice Lilly; her

brother and sisters, Zane Elsworth (Etta) Lilly; Elizabeth Iris "Betty" (Clyde) Moye, Margaret

Susan "Peggy" (Daniel) Keaton; Cora Josephine "Josie" Lilly; as well as many nephews and

nieces. All saw her as the core strength of the family unit.

Dottie loved to laugh and dance and will be long remembered for her spunkiness and beautiful

smile. Her children and family members will dearly miss her but find comfort knowing she is in

God's arms when she is not dancing with the angels.

Services will be held at Lakeside Funeral Home, 11347 Okeechobee Blvd., Royal Palm Beach,

FL 33411 on Friday, September 4, 2026. The gathering for family and friends will be from 1:00

pm to 3:00 pm, then followed by the ceremony officiated by Pastor Jeff MacIntosh from

Community of Hope Church at 3 pm. Dottie will be laid to rest in Hinton, West Virginia.