of Dexter, MO

October 4, 1915 - March 2, 2011

Dorothy Phyllis King Messick, only daughter of the late John F. and Olive I. Marian King, was born in LeGrange, Ohio on October 4, 1915 and passed away on March 2, 2011 at the Crowley Ridge Care Center, Dexter, Missouri at the age of 95 years, 4 months and 26 days.
Dorothy was a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). She taught a winter term at the Walker School, helped at Hocott's Business College, worked for Schnuts & Lalor Const. companies. Also 10 years as secretary of the Extension office under Thurman Wood and Wilma Wilber. She was the last Charter member of the Twin Lakes Archeological Society, a member of the Baxter County Hospital Auxiliary, a member of Baxter Historical Society, Auxiliary member of the Clarksridge Fire Dept. and a member of the Twin Lakes Gun Club. She also enjoyed quilting, reading, working puzzles, hunting, fishing and painting. She joined the Peace Corps., was sent to Tunisia and served as secretary in the American Embassy. She loved to travel and has been around the world.
Dorothy graduated from Mountain Home High School in 1933, and then later was united in marriage to Harold Messick on July 5, 1934. He preceded her in death on May 13, 1968.
Surviving is one daughter, Cora Belle McAnulty and husband Jim; one grandson, Arnold D. "Pete" Andrewson and wife Margo; three great-granddaughters; one step-grandson; two step-granddaughters; seven step-great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one stepson, James "Sollie" Messick, his wife Vera and their daughter, Teresa; one step-daughter, Cora E. "Jeannie" Reynolds, and one daughter, Olive Jane Andrewson.
Visitation will be held Saturday, March 5, 2011 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Roller Funeral Home in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
Cremation will follow visitation per her wishes.

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