Virginia Aldine Dittemore, 92, passed away Monday, October 26, 2026, at Signature Healthcare at Parkwood in Lebanon, Indiana. She was born September 28, 1934, in Thorntown, Indiana, to the late Lowell Arthur and Florence Alice (Smith) Ford.
On July 10, 1954, she married Pritchard Dare Dittemore in Mechanicsburg. He preceded her in death on June 6, 1995.
Aldine graduated from Jackson Township High School in Clinton County. Throughout her working years, she was employed at Boone County State Bank, Ross Poultry, and Thorntown Textile before retiring from Royal Cleaners.
Aldine was a longtime, devoted member of Lebanon Church of Christ, where she faithfully served as a Sunday School teacher for 50 years. Her love of the Lord was reflected in her dedication to studying the Bible and sharing its teachings with others. She was also an accomplished seamstress who enjoyed reading, gardening and, most of all, spending time with her family.
Survivors include her children, Linda (Mark) Messick of Greenwood, Robin Lynch of Lebanon, Bruce (Joanna) Dittemore of Everett, Washington, and Jeffrey (Teresa) Dittemore of Lebanon; grandchildren, Roy Lynch III, Caitie Oldham, Adam (Camille) Dittemore, Drew (Ashley) Dittemore, Jacob Dittemore, and Jesica (Dustin) Glenn, Gunnar (Shelley) Dalton, Jake Dalton; ten great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Aldine was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Roy Lynch; grandchildren, Ron Lynch and Sabrina Blankenship; infant twin sister, Margaret Delphine Ford; and siblings, Pharon Ford, Floyd Ford, and Marlene Graham.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street, Lebanon, Indiana. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment will follow at Hopewell Cemetery in Lebanon.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences: www.MyersMortuary.com