Dorothy "Dottie" L. Binney

Dorothy “Dottie” Lucile Binney, 88, passed away at her Orlando home on May 1, 2020. Dottie was born February 2, 1932, to the late Harry & Clara (Joost) Degener, on their family farm in Sparta, Illinois. Her early childhood was spent on the farm and she often told stories about farm life, including riding a horse and buggy into town to go to school. The family later moved to Waterloo, Illinois where Dottie graduated from Waterloo High School in 1950. Dottie earned a nursing degree from Deaconess College of Nursing in St. Louis, Missouri in 1953. She worked as a Registered Nurse in California and St. Louis. Dottie married Charles Webster Binney, Jr. of St. Louis, Missouri on December 17, 1955 in Waterloo, Illinois. They travelled extensively during Charley’s 28-year U.S. Army career, while Dottie served as an active member of the Army Officers' Wives Club at various bases around the U.S. and Germany. They retired from the Military to Orlando, Florida in 1984, where Dottie became an active member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, in Oviedo, Florida. Dottie was a passionate Orlando Magic fan and enjoyed watching games regularly. She also loved dogs and told stories of all of the family dogs from over the years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt to many nieces and nephews. She was very attentive to the family and enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s sporting events, stage performances, and various celebrations. She was preceded in death by her dear parents and siblings, Vernon H. Degener (Madonna R.), Wilbert L. Degener (June L), and Marvin D. Degener. She is survived by her devoted husband, Charley; son, Curtis Alan Binney (Angela C); and grandchildren, Sarah M. Binney and Evan S. Binney. The Family is planning a Memorial Celebration of Dottie’s Life in the near future at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church. She will be laid to rest with a private ceremony at St. Luke’s Cemetery.