Dorothy Denette (Piper) Lewellen was born in Marion County, Kansas on May 31, 1944 to Charles Emile Theodore Piper and Pauline Agnes (Clark) Piper. She passed away peacefully at home on August 6, 2026.
She was one of eight children born to Charles and Pauline. Her family worked in the fields picking green beans and other produce to make a living.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Ray Lewellen; grandson, Phillip Zapien; parents, Charles and Pauline Piper; brothers, Charles (Wanda), Theron (Linda), Carl, Garylord and Milton; sisters, Mary (Marvin) Engleman and Euphama (Junior) Melton.
Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Raynette Greathouse (Darryl) Rockville, Missouri and Roberta Zapien (Henry) Independence, Missouri; grandson, Jason Greathouse Rockville, Missouri; granddaughter, Sierra Stoddard (Todd) Appleton City, Missouri; great grandsons, Wyatt Greathouse and Barrett Stoddard; great granddaughter, Harper Stoddard; sisters in law, Connie, Young and Glenda; many nieces, nephews, and many friends.
Service will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM in Osceola, Missouri at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel. Interment will be held at Yeater Cemetery, Osceola, Missouri.
