Ann Litherland

Dorothy Ann (Allen) Litherland, 85, of Indialantic, died Sunday, April 8, 2012. Mrs. Litherland was born May 4, 1926 in Hillview, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Dorothy Allen and her sister, Eleanor Allen.

Mrs. Litherland graduated from White Hall High School. She received a BS degree from Illinois State University in 1947 and a Masters Degree from Southern Illinois University in 1965.

Mrs. Litherland had a 37 year teaching career. She taught 20 years in Illinois and 17 years in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. She worked with Elementary, Junior, and High School students, as well as Special Education students. She retired in 1986.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Wayne Litherland, daughter Leslie (Tom) Wright, and grandsons Steve (Yui) Wright and Eric Wright, all of Melbourne, FL. She was optimistic, kind, and compassionate and family meant the world to her. She will be deeply missed by all.

There will be no public memorial service. Memorial donations may be made to William Childs Hospice House, 381 Medplex Parkway, Palm Bay, FL 32907. Condolences may be sent to www.davisseawinds.com.