Dorothea J. (Dee) Cavanaugh, 89, of Richmond, Mo and formerly of Kansas City, Mo, died on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at Shirkey Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Dee was born on November 24, 1928 in Stet, Mo to Virgil and Thelma E. (Hoover) Kavanaugh.

Survivors include: sisters, Louise Young of Richmond, previously of south Kansas City, and Lois Burnham and husband Frank of Orrick, MO; nieces, Lori Withers (Clay) of Independence, MO and Kim Gerson of Leawood, KS, nephew Jeff Burnham of Lee's Summit, MO; and great-nieces and nephews, Garrett (Julie), Abby, and Austin Withers, Tyler and Luke Gerson, Alex and Elizabeth Burnham; and great-great nephews, Carson and Mason Withers.

Dee worked at BMA and then at Menorah Hospital, first in public relations and later as Director of Volunteers, retiring after 38 years at Menorah. Dee enjoyed traveling and had many wonderful friends, both in the Kansas City area and around the country. Dee was fun-loving and a wonderful sister, aunt, and friend. She will be missed dearly.

The family suggest memorial contributions in memory of Dee be made to the Shirkey Foundation.   They can either be dropped off at Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main, or mailed to P. O. Box 190, Richmond, Mo  64085.

As were Dee's wishes, private family service will be held at a later date.  Thurman Funeral Home, Richmond is in charge of the arrangements.  On line condolences may be made to the family at www.thurmanfuneralhome.com