Dorothy M. (Godby) Neiman

Dorothy Mae Neiman, 93, of Westfield, passed away March 4, 2022.  She was born May 16, 1928 in Yale, Oklahoma, daughter of Homer L and Justine Dylight (Alberson) Godby.

She was a 1947 Graduate of Zionsville High School and attended Beauty School in Rochester NY where she received her cosmetology license. Dorothy worked at Blocks downtown Indianapolis, and Sue’s Beauty Shop, Garden Village and Camella’s Beauty shop in Westfield.  She loved being a beautician and worked in this field until her retirement. 

In 1948, Dorothy moved with her family to Westfield,IN where she met her love, Ben Neiman.  They married in July 1950 and were devoted to each other and their two children. 

Dorothy enjoyed entertaining friends and family playing a variety of games, especially Euchre and Bridge.  She was often call “Miss Euchre” at Sanders Glen.  She loved spending time with her family, especially her 2 great-grandchildren. 

In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ben Neiman; son, William Neiman; and brother, Homer L. Godby Jr.

Survivors include daughter, Teresa Myers; granddaughter, Tina (Ryan) Griffith; great-grandchildren, Ben Griffith and Avery Griffith; brothers, Paul (Barbara) Godby, Jim (Ann) Godby, Dwight (Nancy) Godby and sister-in-law; Ghislaine Godby, along with several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, Mar 9, 2022, from 11 am till 12 noon in Bussell Family Funerals, 1621 E. Greyhound Pass. A Private Funeral Service will follow.

Burial will take place at Summit Lawn Cemetery, Westfield.

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