Dorothy M. Connell, 100 of Holden, Missouri passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Dorothy was born November 10, 1921 in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of Clarence Lowman and Merle Marie (Martin) Lowman.  She graduated from Latour High School, Class of 1940.  She was united in marriage to Ralph Reidy Connell on April 10, 1942 in Latour.  Dorothy resided in Kingsville, Latour and Holden for the majority of her adult life.  She enjoyed working Word Search Puzzles, doing latch hook and listening to music.  She was a wonderful cook and she enjoyed preparing meals for her family.  Dorothy would often be heard humming her favorite hymns.

Survivors include two daughters: Elaine Kruse (Dennis) of Kingsville, MO and Dixie Frakes (Ray) of Grandview, MO; two sons: Ralph Reidy Connell, Jr. (Roberta) of Kingsville, MO and Jim Connell (Cindy) of Holden, MO; nine grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph.

Graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 21 ^st at the Medford Cemetery south of Holden with Pastor Dexter Snyder of Forward Community Church officiating. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be left to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or Medford Cemetery Assoc.

Arrangements entrusted to Williams Funeral Chapel in Holden.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net