Tessie W. Dorland
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Tessie Willowdean Dorland (Thomas), 89, of Independence, MO passed away Saturday, January 4th, 2020 at home, on the same property where she was born. Tessie was born November 12, 1930 to Carl and Elena (Anthony) Thomas. She is survived by her children: Paula James and husband Cecil; Larry Dorland and wife Peggy; Richard Dorland; Janice Seek and husband Ted; and Tammy Bass; and son-in-law Stephen Brack. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Paul Dorland; daughter Judy Brack (Dorland); parents Carl and Elena Thomas; Siblings: Sonny Thomas, David Thomas, Helen Thomas, and Vance Thomas; and loving son-in-law Randy Bass.
Tessie was a very strong-willed, selfless, loving person. She was a caregiver for the elderly and loved having her grandchildren around. She loved to sit outside in the sun and watch the birds, especially cardinals. She was the strength of the family, always assuring everyone that everything was going to be okay. If she could tell us now, she would say āIām alright. Iām in a better place. Keep your chin up, be careful, and know I love you.ā Tessie will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Fun fact: Tessieās choice for her and her husbandās burial spot was chosen because as a young couple, that was their make out place.
Visitation services will be held Wednesday, January 8th, at 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133. A graveside service will follow after the visitation at Oak Ridge Cemetery on Salisbury Rd. off of 291 in Independence, MO.
Visits: 4
Tammy, so sorry about your Mother’s passing. Sending you, your boys and all of your family love, hugs and prayers during this sad and difficult time. All my love, Trudy
My aunt Tessie was the most wonderful kind hearted person Iāve ever known. She inspired every one who she came in contact with. She is now welcomed in to Heaven with the love she spread here on Earth.
John 14:3
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and welcome you into My presence, so that you also may be where I am.
There are so many memories if you Aunt Tess you were always someone like a mom to thank you Thank youfor loving me unconditionally you were and always will be so much more thany aunt. You were my second mom my friend mentor and grandmother to my kids. For that I will be eternally grateful you weren’t going to physically never far from our thoughts and in our hearts Loving You always.
Aunt Tessie I love you ??. You were like another mom when we were growing up. I can hear you now calling for Paula, Judy, Larry, Ricky, Janny, Tammy.. We weren’t 2 families we were 1 big family. I will always cherish the years we shared together growing up. God bless you and good bye till I see you again. Give my Kay Kay a hug and kiss for me ??????
They say you only get spoiled at Grandma’s house which in all of us great grandkinds was always true. You was nothing but caring loving and beautiful. You was an amazing great grandma who was always so filled with love and joy when you had us grandkids at the house. You always forgived us when we was in the wrong but you always made sure we knew what it was we could do to fix it. We love you grandma Tessie forever and always
You were oh so much more than just a grandma to me you were and always will be my special momma I love you so much more than anyone will ever know. Heaven now has the most valuable Angel they could ever collect. Love you always grammy.
When I was growing up you was always a joy to be around. What I remember most was your smile no matter what was happening around you. I remember how fair you were to everyone especially to the Ballews. You was always there for my brothers. Thank you for being you. You will be missed.
Tammy, I am so sorry for your loss
My heart hurts for everyone in the family. Grandma Tessie was an amazing, loving, caring, nurturing woman who loved many blood or not you were family she was equally loved by all whom came in contact with her may she be at peace an rest well I send mine and my kids and families love and prayers an condolences to all.
I will always miss her so much and I’m sure this will all get better soon I promise
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