of Conway, AR
October 10, 1939 - March 2, 2026
Dorothy ''Dotsie'' Thines, 86, of Conway, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026. She was born October 10, 1939, in St. Vincent, Arkansas to the late Ben and Theresa (Briggler) Zimmerman.
She was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School in Morrilton. Early in her marriage she was a homemaker before moving into retail sales. She finished her career as the manager of Cordia's Gift Shop. (She also dabbled in acting when she was featured in the Superior Senior Care commercial!) She was loved by her customers and coworkers alike and she had a knack for making everyone feel like they were the most important person in the room. Dotsie was happiest, spending time with friends and family and baking for those she loved. You never left Dotsie's house without a cookie or brownie in hand! She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, John Thines, her parents; her brothers, Clarance and E.L. Zimmerman; and her grandchildren, Baby Pruitt and Connor Imboden.
Left to cherish her memory are her children; son, Berny (Mandi) Thines; daughters, Paula Pruitt, Vicki (Bo) Moix, and Rene (Craig) Imboden; grandchildren, Ben (Sara), Daniel (Kelsey), Brandi, Austen (Tory), Andrew (Audrey), Kayla (Dylan), Robert (Lina), Madeline (Andrew), Matthew (Ariana), Ella, and Owen; great-grandchildren, Kinley, Cora, Palmer, Amira, Anna, Bo, Molly, Eli, Fay, Lyla, Quinn and Lucy; siblings, Robert Zimmerman, Marie Beck and Rosalie Beck.
Rosary will be Tuesday, March 10th beginning at 6:30pm at Saint Joseph Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 am, Wednesday, March 11th, also at Saint Joseph Catholic Church. Private Inurnment will follow at Saint Joseph Cemetery.
The family offers sincere thanks to all the ladies and gentlemen from Superior Senior Care, Superior Health and Rehab, and Hospice Home Care for the wonderful care and love she received. Special thanks, as well, to ''The Lock Boys'' for supplying transportation and friendship. The family is also deeply grateful to Liz Neal for the time, love and care she gave over the years, and to Martha McClaren for the friendship, laughs, cooking lessons and sleepovers they shared since Dad passed. Each of you held a special place in her heart and the hearts of the Thines family!
Memorials can be made to the St. Joseph School Endowment Fund at P.O. Box 72, Conway, AR 72033 or online at www.sjse.org.
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25 Condolence(s)
Lori Davis
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Dotsie was such a jewel and always had the kindest words to say to me. Loved our time at Cordias together. Rest in peace Dorothy. Prayers to you all.
Jim and Olga Luyet
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
God bless your Mom and Dad in Heaven! I know they are rejoicing in the light of God's Light. RIP
Karla Beene
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Our deepest sympathy to the Thines family. May God ease your pain through this difficult time. May Dorothy rest in Peace. Amen.🙏❤️
Deb Freyaldenhoven
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Kayla, so sorry for your loss. May God give you & your family peace & comfort during this difficult time. Love you!
Wanda Newland
Monday, March 9, 2026
I am so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful lady.wanda covington Newland
Rick Zimmerman
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Dorothy was my dads (E.L. Zimmerman) sister. Her smile was as bright as any star in the ski.
Dorothy took care of me when I was very little. Her laugh was the best and her smile was always there for everyone to see. I will miss her and Johnny.
I know you have a special place in heaven!!
Dot (Favre) Burgin & Michelle Burgin
Saturday, March 7, 2026
So sorry for the loss of your Mom. Prayers for your family.
Lisa and Scott Lambert
Friday, March 6, 2026
I hated to move away from my neighbor Dorothy, we were already missing John by then. Our visits the last two summers were wonderful, we parked our RV in the back yard and were neighbors for a while again. She kept the spot for us, she would say. The memories are many since we moved two doors down from the Thines's. in 2004. I'm glad I got to talk to her on the phone just a handful of days before she left us. Always with a smile as she held back her tears as best she could when we left. I can say I knew and loved Dorothy and she and John were good friends to us from day one. I guess you are back to having waffles with John and Charles Day, Dorothy, we will join you in time. You will remain in my heart always. Our condolences to all her family, and there are many!
Quincy Hurst
Friday, March 6, 2026
We were saddened to hear of Ms. Dorothy's passing. It was truly an honor for all of us at Superior Senior Care to have known and cared for her. We were also blessed to meet her wonderful family while capturing scenes for our holiday commercials--a memory we will always cherish.
Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the entire Thines family.
Nicole Hurst
Friday, March 6, 2026
My sincere condolences to the family of Mrs. Dorthy. It was a privilege to assist in supporting her care for so many years. She will be remembered fondly, and I’ll always remember how much she loved being in the commercial. My thoughts are with her loved ones during this difficult time.
Johanna Oswald
Friday, March 6, 2026
I was so sorry to hear about Dorothy's death. I did not see her often but at various family gatherings I always enjoyed talking with her--she was so vivacious and friendly. I have so many fond memories of the whole Thines family and Dorothy and Johnny Carl (as we cousins called him). I know that you will all miss her so much. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. May God bless and comfort you during this difficult time.
Scott Heffington
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Such wonderful, fond memories of Dotsie!! She was a kind, special lady and I will always remember her goodness!! My condolences for your loss!!
Mary Ellen Kordsmeier
Thursday, March 5, 2026
So sorry for the loss of your mom. She was such a sweet lady and she will be missed.
Peggy Ehemann Pitts
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Lovely & Fun to be Lady.
Thoughts & prayers to the family.
Amy Lomshek
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Thinking and praying for you family.
Shawna Stevens
Thursday, March 5, 2026
I am so sorry for your loss. Dotsie was a precious lady. I loved our visits and thoroughly enjoyed getting to do her hair. She always had a sweet treat for me. She will be missed by many. Love to all.
Jim Bilgischer
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Dorothy was a cousin of mine. we went to school together for 12 years. so many great times. May the Peace of Christ be with her and and all her family!
Keith Smith
Thursday, March 5, 2026
To all the Thines family, our sincere condolences on the passing of your mother. Dorothy was always so sweet to our family. I was so glad we had a chance to visit with her recently. She will be remembered in our prayers.
Mike and Jackie Harrell
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Much love and prayers for all of you. Dorothy always shared that great smile and no doubt brightened so many lives. And while we join you in sadness at her passing , we rejoice for her being reunited with John and now rests in the arms of Jesus.
God bless the Thines family❤️
Laura Hiegel-Williams
Thursday, March 5, 2026
A wonderful woman! My she rest in peace and many prayers.
Fay Humphrey
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Vicki and family so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you all.
Jim and Charlsie Castleberry McBride
Thursday, March 5, 2026
We send our deepest condolences to all the family.
Elton & Sharon Robertson
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Very sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Ben, Paula, Vicki, Rene and families sending our prayers and condolences. She was a wonderful person and full of joy. She will be truly missed by all who knew her.
Elton and Sharon
Kelli Wilson
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Bernie, Paula, Vicki and Rene, we have so many memories of Dotsie. We will never forget her! John, Kelli, Whitney and Haley Wilson.
Milton G Bryant
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
My heart and prayers go out to the Thines family. My rosary this afternoon was for Dorothy. I always enjoyed being around Johnnie and Dorothy. May God Bless Dorothy and the Thines Family.