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Dorothy M. Hodges

Dorothy M. Hodges, 96, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023.  Graveside services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, February 17th in Swan Lake Memorial Gardens in Grain Valley, MO.

Dorothy was born on September 9, 1926, in Warrensburg, Missouri, the daughter of Roy and Dorothy G. (Tindall) Samuel.  She enjoyed cooking, baking, making candy, and doing needlepoint. 

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Hodges; infant daughter, Carolann Hodges; son, James Ray Hodges; and four brothers: Ray, Charles, William, and Floyd Samuel.

Her survivors include four children: Brenda Yant (Roger), Wayne Hodges, Gwen Gann, and Wendell Hodges; grandchildren: Trevor Yant (Allison) Travis Yant, Trey Yant, Amy Hodges, Brandi Hodges, Melissa Huseynov (Parviz), Justin Gann, Bruce Foster, Ashlynn Hodges, Michelle Hodges, and Christopher Hodges; and a host of great-grandchildren.

Arrangements:  Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO   816-690-4441