Dorothy (Allen) Gannon
Born: Mon., Aug. 25, 1919
Died: Sat., May 28, 2011
Visitation
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Wed., Jun. 01, 2011
Location: Whitaker-Eads Funeral Homes Inc.
Funeral Service
2:00 PM Wed., Jun. 01, 2011
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Dorothy Gale Gannon, 91, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2011, at Christian HealthCare East. Dorothy was born August 25, 1919, to Ira and Dessie (Barnett) Allen in Trenton, Missouri.
Dorothy was married to the Reverend Clifford E. Gannon on December 22, 1940. Together they pastored several churches in Iowa and Missouri.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clifford; son-in-law, Harrison Mendenhall; infant grandson, Brian Mendenhall; two brothers, Leeman and Kenneth Allen; and sister Naomi Gavitt.
She is survived by her children, daughter, Joyce Mendenhall; three sons, Ronald and wife Patricia; Norman and wife Karlene; Curtis and wife Barbara; 13 grandchildren and three step grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren and six step grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; several sisters and brothers-in-law including sister-in-law, Roberta Allen; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 1, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the Whitaker-Eads Downtown Chapel. Graveside services will follow at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Trenton. Arrangements are under the direction of Whitaker-Eads, Trenton, Missouri. Memorial donations may be made to Convoy of Hope and left with the funeral home.
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Rosie (Leatherman) Benjamin
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Posted Tue May 31, 2011
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Precious Sister-Gannon...She was a loving wife, Mother and Grandma. I''ll always remember how she loved babies! She took me to practice parallel parking at the old Ottumwa Airport in her new Chevrolet Car and then took me to get my drivers license when I was sweet sixteen! She had a beautiful smile and I can still remember wondering just actually how long her hair was before she cut it. I''m sure she is having a wonderful time up in heaven with her husband and many of my loved ones! May her family cherish her legacy of a loving Godly woman.
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Becky & Dan Borgen
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Posted Tue May 31, 2011
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If it were at all possible I would be there for the funeral. Dan and I both still have some limitations which keep us from traveling right now.
You all must truly be proud of Aunt Dorothy because of her sweet spirit and kindness. It''s good to know she''s finally in the place she''s lived her life on earth for. May God give all of you a peace you never thought you could have.
Love, Becky & Dan Borgen
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Margie Foster
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Posted Wed June 01, 2011
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Dorothy is a beautiful lady inside & out. So thankful she was a part of my life. Prayers & love to all her family !! I am sure there is a big reunion going on in heaven right now. She is safe in the arms of Jesus !!!
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