1928
Dorothy
2012
Dorothy Fleming
February 14, 1928 — February 14, 2012
Dorothy Ellen Fleming, 84, Leawood, Kan. [formerly of Raytown, Mo.], passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at Comfort Care Homes surrounded by her sons and people who loved her. Visitation will be held 12:30-2pm, Friday at Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf Avenue, followed immediately by a 2pm service, also at Overland Park Chapel. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Kansas City, Missouri.
Dorothy Ellen Tipton was born in Carrollton, Missouri on November 28, 1927. She was raised by her grandmother, Jody, who taught her to be a strong, independent woman. Dorothy married David R. Fleming in 1948. Together they raised two sons, empowering them with the same strength and independence she was taught as a child. Dorothy devoted her entire adult life to her family. She also had a passion for coats, jewelry, estate sales, and the color pink.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her grandmother Ollie Belle [Jody] Fletcher, her mother Eunice Alberta White, and the love of her life and husband of 58 years, David R. Fleming. She is survived by sons Michael Fleming of Fairway, Kansas, Douglas Fleming and his wife Sheila of Richmond, Virginia, and two granddaughters Meredith and Allyson Fleming, both of Richmond, Virginia. Dorothy is also survived by special friends Shad Foos and Donna Osborn who she loved as family, as well as Jeannine Hays and the amazing staff and residents of Comfort Care Homes who cared for her like family.
The family suggests memorials to the Alzheimer's Association Heart of America Chapter, or Odyssey Hospice.
Dorothy Ellen Tipton was born in Carrollton, Missouri on November 28, 1927. She was raised by her grandmother, Jody, who taught her to be a strong, independent woman. Dorothy married David R. Fleming in 1948. Together they raised two sons, empowering them with the same strength and independence she was taught as a child. Dorothy devoted her entire adult life to her family. She also had a passion for coats, jewelry, estate sales, and the color pink.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her grandmother Ollie Belle [Jody] Fletcher, her mother Eunice Alberta White, and the love of her life and husband of 58 years, David R. Fleming. She is survived by sons Michael Fleming of Fairway, Kansas, Douglas Fleming and his wife Sheila of Richmond, Virginia, and two granddaughters Meredith and Allyson Fleming, both of Richmond, Virginia. Dorothy is also survived by special friends Shad Foos and Donna Osborn who she loved as family, as well as Jeannine Hays and the amazing staff and residents of Comfort Care Homes who cared for her like family.
The family suggests memorials to the Alzheimer's Association Heart of America Chapter, or Odyssey Hospice.
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