Dorothy Ruth Sutherland, 90, of Fair Grove, MO passed away at her home on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 with family by her side. She was born on Friday, March 21, 1930 in Waverly, CO to Jennie Krieter and John Boxberger.

Dorothy and Lloyd Arles Sutherland were united in marriage on May 25, 1977 in Kansas City, KS. She was a member of Peace Chapel Assembly of God in Fair Grove, MO and enjoyed helping out at the VFW and going to lunch and playing BINGO at the senior center. Dorothy loved to bake and made the best fruit cakes and Christmas candy.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, four brothers, 2 infant sons, one granddaughter and three great-great grandchildren.

Dorothy is survived by four children Samuel S. Schmidt (Sue) of Wellington, CO, James D. Schmidt (Jan) of Jasper, CO, Karen J. Cooper (Joe) of Niangua, MO and Cinda L. Coburn (Mike) of Fair Grove, MO, one sister Freida Weitzel, nine grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren and quiver full of nieces, nephews, friends and family.

A visitation will be held from 10-11 AM on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at the Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at Rivermonte, 4500 S. Lone Pine Ave., Springfield, MO 65804 with funeral services to follow at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her name to Peace Chapel Assembly of God, 9260 N. Farm Rd. 183, Fair Grove, MO 65648. Online condolences may be made at www.klingnerfuneralhome.com