Slycord, Dorothy May (Hall) 1925-2007

SLYCORD, HALL, FORTUNE

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Date: 2/20/2008 at 20:57:43

Dorothy May Slycord was born on Oct. 12, 1925, near Gosport in Marion County. She was one of 10 children born to Iva Grace Fortune and John J. Hall. Dorothy grew up and attended school in Gosport.

On Feb. 20, 1944, Dorothy married Cornie Slycord in Unionville, Mo.

Cornie and Dorothy worked together on a variety of farms and raised their family for many years. They managed the Marion County Park for 18 years. Dorothy also worked as a waitress at the Maple Buffet and Pinky's and as a matron at Knoxville High School.

Dorothy loved camping. It allowed her the opportunity to visit with friends and family and to enjoy nature and bird watching. Dorothy was always willing to help others, family and friends. The family fondly recalls the Sunday suppers with family and friends present. Dorothy was an adventurous soul who had lots of fun. The last seven years were spent at assisted living, "Park Lane Village." Dorothy enjoyed the companionship of the other residents and especially playing bingo.

Dorothy May Slycord passed away on July 23, 2007, at the Hospice Comfort House in Pella at the age of 81.

Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, five brothers and one sister.

Survivors include seven children, Larry and Linda Slycord of Montezuma, Jerry and Vicky Slycord of Knoxville, Connie and Hottie Miller of Pershing, Pamela Slycord and Marsha Stevens of Massachusetts, Roger and Kathy Slycord of Muscatine, David Slycord of Longmont, Colo. and Dennis and Kelly Slycord of Knoxville; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; one brother, Forest "Shorty" Hall and his wife, Margaret of Knoxville; two sisters, Mary Crowdy of Clarinda and Maude Gilchrist of Knoxville; three sisters-in-law, Carolou Hall, Veneta Hall and Pat Hall of Knoxville as well as many relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on July 26 at Williams Funeral Home with Pastor Bud Lane officiating. Interment was in Gosport Cemetery in rural Marion County. Memorials in memory of Mrs. Slycord may be made to the Park Lane Village Activity Fund or Hospice Comfort House of Pella.

The Knoxville Journal Express, August 1, 2007