Dorothy M. Boyce

Dorothy Mae Boyce, 97, of Stover passed away peacefully, Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Golden Age Living Center in Stover, MO.

She was born October 6, 1924, in Hatten, MO, a daughter of Elmer Richard and Bertha (Brown) Teel.  In 1942 in St. Charles, MO, she married Clarence Boyce who preceded her in death on Sept 13, 1987.

Dorothy held various jobs throughout her lifetime such as nannying in her younger years and manufacturing jobs, eventually retiring from Mead Corp. in St. Joseph, MO. Dorothy and Clarence then retired to the Ozarks to enjoy nearby Branson, fishing the tri-lakes area, gardening, canning, and visiting with friends and family for several years to come. She then made the move to Stover, MO to be near her daughter, Delores Sparks and family.

Dorothy was an active member of the Stover United Methodist Church where she was also a member of the guild of the Golden Age Living Center.  She volunteered many hours to the residents of Golden Age Living Center before becoming a resident, herself, almost 3 years ago. She loved flowers, gardening, watching birds, baking cookies and being a social butterfly. Dorothy loved her family with all of her heart and spending time with them certainly brought her the most joy. She was full of life and positivity and had a spunky sense of humor that would lift any spirit. She will forever be missed but her light will continue to live in all of us who loved her dearly.

Survivors include one daughter, Delores K. “Dee” Sparks of Stover; six grandchildren Jeffrey Scott Cutter of New Smyrna Beach, FL, Rahn Lee Cutter of Jacksonville Beach, FL, Kevin Ray Cutter of Jacksonville Beach, FL, Bradley Duncan (and fiancé Emma Allen)of Brookfield, MO, Stacey Lynn Cutter (and Significant other Rick Peters) of Blue Springs, MO and Brandon James Cutter of Stover. MO; ten great-grandchildren Mary Cutter of North Carolina, Nathan Cutter (and wife Allison Cutter)of Jacksonville Beach, FL, Jack Cutter of North Carolina, Emma Sergent of Warrensburg, MO, Ryan Peters of Blue Springs, MO, Wyatt Cutter of Jacksonville, FL, Kristine Allen, Bryant Duncan, Brandon Delana and Braxton Duncan; two great-great grandchildren Jameson and Mason Cutter of North Carolina, the father of five of her grandchildren, Tom Cutter, and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to both of her parents and her husband she was preceded in death by one son, Gerald J. Boyce; two brothers, Ray H. Teel and Glen D. Teel; and one son-in-law, Rick ‘Sparky’ Sparks.

Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. until service time at the Stover United Methodist Church on Saturday, July 9, 2022.  Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the church on Saturday, July 9th.  Internment will be held at a later date at the Springfield National Cemetery.  Memorial contributions are suggested to the Stover American Legion Post 343 and may be left in the care of Scrivner-Page-Dady Funeral Home in Stover.

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