Dorothy Marie (White) McAbee

Dorothy Marie (White) McAbee of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at the age of 79 years. A family visitation will be from 9:00 A.M.-10:00 A.M., public visitation will be from 10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 20, 2021 with the funeral service following at 12:00 P.M. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 705 W. Walnut, Independence, Missouri 64050. Burial will be at 2:00 P.M. following the service at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, 2019 Business Highway 13, Higginsville, Missouri 64037.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Chauncy McAbee; her parents, Jessie and Lola White; sister, Louise Sisco; and her brother, Harold White.

She is survived by her four daughters, La Johna Gary, Nicole Reed, Amber (Rodney) Chatwood, Trina (James) Stephens; one son, Darren McAbee; 13 grandchildren; 1 step grandchild; 15 great grandchildren; with two more to be born in July, 2021; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Dorothy is also survived by her sister-in-laws, Juanell Lyons, Melba McAbee, Karlene McAbee, Gail Peckenpaugh Walcott; and one brother-in-law, Darrel McAbee all of Oklahoma.

Dorothy Marie (White) McAbee was born on June 2, 1941, in the rural area of Terlton, Oklahoma, in her family home on the family farm. Dorothy was the middle child of three children born to Jessie Francis White and Lola Velma (Scott) White. Years later the family relocated to Ponca City, Oklahoma where Dorothy received her education. After high school she worked in the local bakery. She later met and married Army Veteran Chauncey Warren McAbee on June 2, 1959 after Chauncy completed his honorable discharge from the Army. They settled in Ponca City, Oklahoma welcoming 5 children, LaJohna, Darren, Nicole, Amber and Trina. The family later settled in Independence, Missouri 1970 where they continued to reside. During this time, Dorothy was a home maker.

Her home reflected her love for the Japanese culture. She enjoyed traveling, antiques, having her annual garage sales, serving on the PTA board at the children’s school, loved spending time with family and being a Blue Bird Leader for her daughters. She was a devoted, faithful 4th generation member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, where she diligently memorized and studied scriptures. She served in many church positions, including the Relief Society, and the Children’s Primary Program, as well as Hometeacher Coordinator. As a Hometeacher Coordinator at church, she took pride and showed on hundred percent devotion to the completion of her monthly reports she turned in each month.

Her angel wings were ready to fly, but our hearts were not. She will be missed.