Dorothy Lee (Van Camp) Craig , age 85, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister passed peacefully to the Lord on August 24, 2021 in Holden, Missouri.  She was the widow of Elton Randolph Craig.  They shared 45 years of marriage together

Dorothy was born on January 25, 1936.  She was the daughter of George and Margaret Van Camp.  She grew up in Kansas City Missouri and attended North East High School.   Dorothy was united in marriage on July 2, 1954 with Elton "Sonny" Craig.  The couple made their home in Knob Noster.  Together they raised four children.

Dorothy is survived by her four children; Terry Craig (Cindy), Vicki Hoffmann (Mike), Randy Craig, and Lorri Terrell (Rodney).  Dorothy also has one living sister, Donna Burton.  Dorothy dedicated her life to her family.  She always supported her children through their many passions and difficulties of their lives.  She made it her mission to improve the lives of her four children and others.  She was proud of her family.

Dorothy was blessed with 10 Grandchildren.  Dallas Craig, Jonathan Craig, Christine Meldrum, Matthew Craig, Amy Hanson, Carrie Hoffmann, Lisa Weaks, Jacob Craig, Janie Fowler, and Jimmy Terrell.  Dorothy was further blessed with 14 great grandchildren.  Aria Craig, Micah Craig, Luke Hanson, Megan Hanson, William Weaks, Cecilia Weaks, Owen Fowler, Hayden Fowler, Violet Fowler, Annabelle Terrell, Logan Terrell, Bryson Terrell, Hudson Terrell, and Waylon Terrell.

Dorothy had a love for books including children books, cookbooks, and everything in between.  After raising her four children, Dorothy worked at the University of Central Missouri.  Dorothy loved to socialize with her friends.  She was active in the Ladies Aid, Extension Club, Garden Club, PTA, and several other social organizations.  Dorothy loved cooking for her family and friends, entertaining, and planning parties.  Dorothy had a love for traveling and seeing new places.  Dorothy made a friend everywhere she would go.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents George and Margaret VanCamp, three sisters, Norma Handke, Mary Owen, and Nancy Lillard, and one great granddaughter Annabelle Marie Terrell. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends!

Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 29 ^th at Mt. Zion Church near Sweet Springs, with Pastor Tracey Carpenter of Grace United Methodist Church in Oak Grove officiating.  Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Mt. Zion Cemetery would be greatly appreciated.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net