Dorothy Joan Ping, 91, of Warren, Indiana, passed away on January 13, 2025, at Heritage Pointe of Warren. Born on September 15, 1933, in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of Noel and Lavinia Palmer.

A 1952 graduate of Arsenal Technical High School, Dorothy also attended Butler University. She married Donald Ping on December 25, 1956, at Christ Church Cathedral in Indianapolis. They shared 63 years together until his passing in 2019. Dorothy is survived by her children, Anita (Mark) Wickersham and Gregory (Shelly) Ping, and her grandchildren, Stephanie (Nathan) Hollister, Julia Ping, and Andrew Wickersham.

Dorothy worked as a secretary at Fort Benjamin Harrison before moving to Warren, where she became an elementary reading tutor for Huntington County Community Schools. She was also an accomplished watercolor artist, creating paintings and greeting cards that brought joy to many. A devoted member of the Warren Church of Christ, she will be remembered for her faith, kindness, and love for her family and community.

Friends and family may gather to share and remember at Heritage Pointe, Applegate Chapel located at 801 Huntington Ave. Warren, IN 46792, on Saturday, January 25, 2025, with visitation from 1:00pm to 3:00 pm and the funeral service beginning at 3:00 pm. Following the service, Dorothy will be laid to rest next to her husband at Woodlawn Cemetery in Warren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Huntington University.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Glancy-H. Brown & Son Funeral Home in Warren, Indiana.