Dorothy May Lake, 90, of Richmond, died on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Shirkey Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Richmond, under the skillful care of Shirkey Hospice.

Dorothy was born on July, 26, 1929, in Carrollton, the daughter of Orville and Opal Lorene (Young) Lance.  Dorothy was united in marriage to Edward Eugene Lake of Richmond on December 7, 1969; he preceded her in death on February 15, 2014.

Survivors include: one daughter, Ana Kathleen (Fairchild) Kajander and her husband, Gareth, of Fort Myers, FL; one step-grandson, Darrik Kajander and his fiancée, Toni Hilburn; and one step-great-granddaughter, Aaida Kajander.

She was also preceded in death by her parents.

Dorothy was born in Carrollton and moved to Richmond in the 8 ^th grade and graduated from Richmond High School in 1947.  Dorothy was a well-known fixture at the I.G.A. Grocery Store in Richmond for many years.  After she retired from working at the grocery store, she went to work on the farm with her husband.  Dorothy thoroughly enjoyed working on the farm and the farm lifestyle.  She was of the Christian faith.  Dorothy enjoyed knitting and crocheting.  When Dorothy and Edward were able to find time to travel, they enjoyed the great northwest.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Todd's Chapel Church or Todd's Chapel Cemetery or the donor's choice.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at Sunny Slope Cemetery, Richmond.  Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond is in charge of arrangements.  Please share your memories of Dorothy by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com .