Dorothy LaVaughn Sturdevant, 91, Blythedale, Mo., passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020.
She was born on August 11, 1928 in Blythedale, Mo., the daughter of John and Altha (Wisman) Wilson.
On July 24, 1960, she married Cecil Daryl Sturdevant in Kansas City, Mo. He preceded her in death on November 19, 2008.
Dorothy was a homemaker and later in life worked for the Blythedale Post Office. She was a member of the Christian Church in Blythedale and enjoyed gardening and cooking.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Vaness Bury and a brother, Willis.
Dorothy is survived by her children, LaVaughn (Louie) Badeen, Leawood, Kan., Van (Pam) Sturdevant, Barnard, Mo.; sister, Helen Gillespie, Nevada, Mo.; grandchildren, Amanda (Mike) Barnhardt, Karrie (Shane) Bury, Jonathan Badeen and great grandchildren, Riley, Bailee, and Axel.
Private family graveside services and burial will be held in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Blythedale, Mo., under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, Eagleville, Mo. There is no scheduled visitation.
Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army and/or the Alzheimer’s Association in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, Eagleville, Mo. 64442. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com