Ms. Dorothy Marie Johns was born on February 17, 1931, on a farm south of Higginsville, MO to Rose and Paul Johns. Dorothy was one of five children, two brothers, Billy Jo and Richard, and two sisters Faye and Wanda. She went to school and graduated from Higginsville High School in 1950. On June 3, 1950, she and William Junior Anderson were married. Four boys were born from this union: Wayne, Larry, Ronnie, and Darrell. Dorothy and Bill shared a wonderful life together until his death in 1983.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Cotton Creek Cowboy Church. They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Visitation with funeral services will be held on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, with visitation beginning at 2:00 P.M., with services to follow at 3:00 P.M. Burial will be in Hickory Grove Cemetery, Richmond. After graveside services, food will be served at the Cotton Cowboy Creek Church, 40706 East 144th Street, Richmond, MO 64085. Please remember to share your memories of Dorothy with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome. com.