Dorothy Ann Knowles, 101, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at Transcendent Healthcare of Owensville.

She was born November 24, 1909 in Evansville the daughter, of William C. and Marie (Wack) Atkins.

Dorothy graduated from Bosse High School in 1926. She worked for Bell Telephone Company in Evansville, First National Bank of Owensville, and Dave Higginbotham and Son Grain Elevator in Johnson.

She married Alvin L. Knowles on September 3, 1937. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church in Mt. Carmel, IL. She joined the Order of the Eastern Star March 7, 1942 and held several offices. Dorothy was a member of the Golden Fleece Chapter 176 Order of Eastern Star, ISIS Temple Daughters of the Nile. She loved to play bridge and belonged to several bridge clubs, and the Indiana Club.

Survivors include her sons, William F. (Patty) Knowles, James A. (Nan) Knowles and David (Cricket) Knowles; 5 grandchildren, Stephanie, Erin, Briana, Katie and Randy; 6 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Alvin in 1956; daughter, Carolyn; sisters, Carolyn, Bessie and Millicent; brother, Louis.

Graveside services will be 10 a.m., Friday, August 12, 2011 at Antioch Cemetery with Father Brant Hazlett officiating.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Holders Funeral Home. Memorial services will be conducted by Golden Fleece chapter 176 of Eastern Star at 6 p.m.
The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to Dorothy's caregivers at Transcendent Healthcare of Owensville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Antioch Cemetery 8560 W. State Road 165 Owensville, IN 47665.

August 10, 2011
My grandma Ruth Patton used to talk about Dorothy and the Eastern Star news in Owensville. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family at this time.
Jonathan Patton, Rockport, Indiana

August 10, 2011
May God Bless Dorothy and her family. It is my hope that the many fond, fun-filled memories will ease the pain of her passing. She will be missed.
Dwight Nestrick, Henderson, Kentucky

August 12, 2011
Dorothy Knowles, will be sadly missed. She was the sweetest and classiest lady, I have ever met. Peace be with you Dorothy.
Carolyn Green, Evansville, Indiana

August 13, 2011
Owensville United Methodist Women -- Our Prayers and thoughts are with all family members.

Mike and Ravonda Murphy Bill, Patti, and family. -- Want to let you know we are thinking about you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Karen Morris -- Good Bye ole Friend I Love You Dorothy