Dorothy Laverne Atchison, daughter of the late Orvle and Pearl (Alexander) Atchison, was born on March 29, 1934 in Macomb, Missouri, and departed this life on June 10, 2011 at her residence in Mtn. Grove, Missouri, following a long illness. She was 77 years, 2 months, and 11 days of age.
Dorothy grew up and attended school in Norwood, Missouri and Exeter, California. She worked at Emerson Electric in Rogers, Arkansas. Later in life she became a caregiver.
Dorothy loved gospel music. She collected newspaper clippings, and she liked reading her Bible, writing, and her focus in life was on Spiritual Treasures. She had cute sayings for everyday things and she was very witty and used wise sayings in everyday life.
Dorothy was a longtime member of the Assembly of God Church.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers: Paul Atchison and Silas Atchison; one sister: Ruby Atchison; and by a half-sister: Rachel (Atchison) Babcock.
Visitation:
No formal visitation. Friends may call Tuesday, June 14 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm in the chapel.
Memorial Contributions:
Wright County Children’s Home c/o the funeral home.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Starts at 2:00 pm (Central time)
Mountain Grove
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