Dorothy Louise Backues, 92 of Excelsior Springs, died Thursday, August 13, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Dorothy was born on September 4, 1927 in Richmond, the daughter of Frank and Irene (Davidson) Littleton.  She was united in marriage to Melvin C. Backues of Richmond on September 28, 1975; he survives of the home.

Additional survivors include: two daughters, Janice Elaine Shore of Branson and Kathryn Ann Keel, both of Excelsior Springs; brother Larry Littleton; daughter-in-law, Tamey Kay Clancy of Florida; 3 sisters, Marjorie Lana, Sheila Howard and Marvis Atkins; 9 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son Micheal Clancy and brother Frank Littleton.

Heaven welcomed a lovely grandmother and let her rest in peace.  She was a fierce and loving lady that loved to smile and laugh.  When you were with her, you always felt special and loved.  She led a full and amazingly beautiful life.  She loved life, friends, and most of all, she loved her family.  Dorothy was a member of the Salem Christian Union Church, Excelsior Springs.

So as she leaves this Earth, she will be taking a little part of each of us with her and we hope that she looks down on us with pride and love for her family.  She will be forever in our hearts and on our minds.  She was a wonderful, loved mother, wife, grandmother, and friend.

The family suggest memorial contributions be made to the Salem Christian Union Church.  They can be left or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main St. – P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085

The family would especially like to thank Three Rivers Hospice, caregivers, nurses, and Kelly with Caring Hearts for all their care and compassion to their family during this time.

Visitation with Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, with visitation beginning at 1:00 pm with services to follow at 2:00 pm.  Interment will be in Richmond Memory Gardens. Please remember to share your memories of Dorothy with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com .