Dorothy Lawrence 1933-2020

Dorothy A. Lawrence, 86, of Tecumseh, passed away peacefully at Monterey Village in Lawrence on Saturday, April 11, 2020.

She was born Dec. 20, 1933, in Waterville, the daughter of Beryl Ann (Staples) and Melvin Marshal Zeller. She graduated from Liberty Memorial High School in 1953.

She was a traveling military housewife and married the love of her life, John M. Lawrence, who served in the United States Air Force, on Nov. 6, 1955. He preceded her in death on Feb. 18, 2010. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Francis M. Zeller.

Dorothy enjoyed bird watching with her husband, sewing, crafting and collecting during their military moves in California, Colorado, South Carolina and the island of Guam.

They resided in the community of Tecumseh for 42 years. She was a member of the Whiting Christian Church.

She is survived by her sister, Doris Detherage and husband Billy of Lawrence.

Survivors also include her children Johnny (Mary Kay) of Topeka, Cherryl Boyett of Holton and Martin (Tina) of Wetmore, with nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Whiting Church.

Services will take place at a later date. Online condolences may be made at rumsey-yost.com

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