Dotti Jane (Skaggs) Pierson, 74, of Richmond, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Lafayette Regional Hospital in Lexington.

Dotti was born September 15, 1949, in Brookfield, MO, to Nina and Glen Skaggs.  She grew up in Brunswick, MO, and was the baby of four children, including sisters, Lyndell and Phyllis, and brother, Glen (Butch).  Dotti was adored by all that knew her from the day she was born.  One of her biggest admirers, her father, built "Dotti Delight Drive-In" in Brunswick in the late '50s.  Dotti graduated from Brunswick High School in 1967 where she was a varsity cheerleader, drum majorette, twirler, school Vice President, and Homecoming Queen.

After high school, Dotti began a long and successful career as a flight attendant (hostess) for TWA where she flew for over 33 years before retiring in 2002.  During her years flying, she earned several distinguished honors including TWA Award of Excellence and was one of six chosen out of 600 in the Kansas City area.  She also was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award for perfect attendance throughout her entire career.

In 1979, Dotti became re-acquainted with Ronnie Pierson on a very special flight, and soon began dating.  Dotti married Ron and his three young children Eric, Jill, and Patrick on November 22, 1980.  They were united in marriage for 43 years, until Ron's death in June of 2023, just four months prior to Dotti's passing.  Dotti was considered their "angel on earth" as she had the most kind, selfless, loving soul and always considered the kids her own.  She worked hard balancing her job and being a farmer's wife, but always put her family first.  She took on the role of wife, mother, and grandmother with pride as she loved with all her heart and was devoted to raising her three children.  She was truly one of a kind.

Dotti is survived by her three children: Eric Pierson, Jill Courter (Adam), and Patrick Pierson (Tracy); eight grandchildren: Paige Utley (Sean), Lexi Pierson, Kain Pierson, Katherine Pierson, Josie Pierson, Molly Pierson, Kendal Courter, and Pierson Courter; three siblings: Lyndell King (Wayne), Glen Skaggs (Ida), and Phyllis Feil (Carl); and numerous nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends.

Dotti was preceded in death by her husband, Ron, and her parents, Nina and Glen Skaggs.

The family suggests memorial contributions can be made to the Dotti Jane Pierson Memorial Fund.  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 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 4, 2023, in Fairhaven Cemetery, Norborne.  A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Branded Steakhouse Event Room, Richmond, MO.  All are welcome!!!  Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond is in charge of arrangements.  Please remember to share your memories of Dotti with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.