Dorothy K. Settle Obituary

We announce the death of Dorothy K. Settle of Culpeper, Virginia, who passed away on October 16, 2026, at the age of 100. Dorothy will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dorothy K. Settle to pay them a last tribute.

Dorothy will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Dorothy will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Dorothy’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Edward Rice Hitt and Fannie Robinson Hitt (Brown) of Culpeper, VA; her husband Howard Newton Settle; her brothers, Rice Hitt, Jr. and Charlie W. Hitt (CW); and her sister-in-law Helen Hitt of Culpeper, VA..

She is survived by: her son Stratford L. Settle of Culpeper.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, October 21st 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Found and Sons Funeral Chapels & Cremation Service (850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper, VA 22701). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, October 21st 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Found and Sons Funeral Chapel (850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper, VA 22701). A burial was held on Wednesday, October 21st 2026 at the Hillcrest Memory Gardens (4160 Rixeyville Rd, Jeffersonton, VA 22724).

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Dottie Girl's name to Salem Volunteer Fire Department at P.O. 1254, Culpeper, VA, 22701.