DAVIS, Dorothy Lee (Gore) - b. August 7, 1927 - d. July 28, 2023

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Dorothy Lee Davis went home to her Lord on July 28, 2023 in Eureka, Kansas.  She was born at the home of her parents, Olin Ray and Bertha Edith (Roots) Gore on August 7, 1927.  She was the third of four children.

Dorothy was always proud of her roots in Sumner County, Kansas, receiving her education in the Wellington, Kansas school system.  While attending high school, Dorothy met a young farm man that proved to be the love of her life, John E. Davis.  They married on July 22, 1944 in Wichita, Kansas, living on her mother-in-law's farm located nine miles northwest of Wellington.  Later the couple moved to Elk County until 1964 when they purchased property two miles west of Severy, Kansas where she resided until her death.

Dorothy and John were blessed with the birth of three daughters, Jean Marie, Janice Elaine, and Joyce Ann.  Dorothy was a faithful member of the Howard Christian Church in Howard, Kansas as well as  attending the Severy United Methodist Church in Severy.  She worked part-time for the United States Postal Service in Severy during the late 1960s. 

Dorothy was a devoted homemaker determined to raise their daughters in the Christian faith.  She rarely missed any activity where her loved ones were participants, attending countless church and school activities, rodeos, and any other events, cheering the loudest while sitting in the front row.  She recently became a devout Kansas City Chiefs fan, taking their victories and defeats personally.  Acting as Mrs. Santa Claus in the Severy and Fall River communities brought her great joy.  "Grandma Dot" befriended every person that crossed her path, leaving lasting memories of mischief in her wake.

Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Janice (Bob) Brown of Eureka, Kansas; grandchildren, Todd (Kathleen) Crane of Wichita, Kansas, Davis W. "Sonny" (Missy) Cannon of Longton, Kansas, John B. (Kim Stuber) Cannon of Severy, Kansas, and Abby Lee (Jeremy) Nelson of Towanda, Kansas; seven great-grandchildren, Adrianna Marie (Brady) Mayfield, Codie Lane (Mandy) Cannon, Tyler John Cannon, Jack Norris Nelson, John Nelson, Lee Wilis Nelson, and Tristan Watson Cannon; two great-great- grandchildren, Conagher Cole Mayfield and Sloanie River Mayfield; several nieces and nephews, and many cherished friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Olin and Bertha Gore; her husband,  John E. Davis; daughters, Jean Marie and Joyce Ann; siblings, Edith Olene Bender, Bert Eugene Gore, and Verneada Rae England; as well as grandson Heath Dean Brown.

The family will receive friends at visitation on Thursday, August 3, 2023 from 5:00 pm. to 7:00 p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home in Howard, Kansas.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 4, 2023 at Countryside Funeral Home in Howard,  Interment will follow in South Lawn Cemetery in Servery, Kansas.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to either the Severy Community Activity Fund or the Severy United Methodist Church.  Donations may be left with or mailed to Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67239 which is in charge of arrangements.

(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)