DOROTHY FERN JELINEK

Dorothy Fern Jelinek, 99, of Richmond, MO died Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Dorothy was born on May 5, 1918 in Ray County, MO to Thomas and Mabel (Todd) Ogg. She married Louis Jelinek of Richmond on August 4, 1940. He preceded her in death on March 15, 1999.

Survivors include; one son and daughter-in-law, Rex and Patricia Jelinek of Richmond; two daughters, Kay Sharp of Richmond and Sharon Harrison of Santa Fe, NM; 6 grandchildren and their spouses, Renea and Tom Williams, Sarah and Mick Fouts, Jeremy Danner, Scott and Lisa Harrison, Carolyn Harrison and Windsor Jelinek; 5 great-grandchildren, Samantha Williams, Denton Williams, Chase Fouts, Rylie Fouts and Dillon Fouts; two half-brothers, Ernest Ogg and Curtis Ogg; and 2 half- sisters, Shirley Shore and Joyce James.

In addition to her parents and husband, Dorothy was preceded in death by two sisters, Edith Henry and Jean Patterson

Dorothy was a homemaker. She was a member of the Richmond First Baptist Church. She was a lifelong Ray County resident. Dorothy was an accomplished seamstress and a quilter.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Special Olympics.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 20, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Visitation will be Friday, October 20, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Burial will be in the Richmond Memory Gardens Cemetery. On line condolences may be left on our website at www.thurmanfuneralhome.com