Dorothy Vivian Anderson, 101, long-time Blue Springs resident passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at her home. She was born October 13, 1921, to Francis “Duke” and Laura (Adams) Searcy in Weatherby, MO. Dorothy was united in marriage to Elmer E. Anderson on July 27, 1941 in St. Louis, MO. She spent her working career as an administrative assistant for Central Hardware in St. Louis, MO. Dorothy enjoyed traveling and cherished spending time with family, neighbors, and friends. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Elmer; parents, Francis “Duke” & Laura Searcy; siblings, Ermal “Pete,” Eva “Pearl” Tonkins, Elva, Troy, Gilbert, and Norman Searcy. Dorothy is survived by nieces and nephews including Wes Searcy (Chris) of Glen Carbon, IL. and Laura Heavin (Bill) of Springfield, MO. A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 7, 2023, at Memorial Park Cemetery in St. Louis, MO. Arrangements have been entrusted to Meyers Funeral Chapel in Blue Springs, MO. Memories of Dorothy and words of comfort for her family may be shared at meyersfuneralchapel.com
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Beautiful story of her life, so sorry Wes for your loss