Dorothy Jean Latham (Gilbert) Matthews, 87, of Overland Park, KS died Monday, August 16, 2021 in her home. She will be laid to rest in a private family ceremony at Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens. The family suggests memorial contributions in Dorothy’s honor be made to Rosebrook Center for Women, P.O. Box 320599, Kansas City, MO 64132.
She was born May 29, 1934 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Charles W. “Bill” and Naomi Markert Latham.
Dorothy married Homer F. Gilbert on October 3, 1953 they had four sons: Mark (Dana), David (Linda), Steven, and William “Andy” (Lucy). She loved her sons dearly and was proud of each one.
Survivors include her sons and their families consisting of 14 grandchildren, 11 great-great grandchildren, 1 great great-great grandchild, 3 nieces, and one nephew, four sisters in-law, and one brother in-law.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her two sisters, Beverly Lynxwiler and Jo Ervin, and her husbands.
Final Resting Place
Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens
23215 W. 75th St.
Shawnee, KS 66227
She was born May 29, 1934 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Charles W. “Bill” and Naomi Markert Latham.
Dorothy married Homer F. Gilbert on October 3, 1953 they had four sons: Mark (Dana), David (Linda), Steven, and William “Andy” (Lucy). She loved her sons dearly and was proud of each one.
Survivors include her sons and their families consisting of 14 grandchildren, 11 great-great grandchildren, 1 great great-great grandchild, 3 nieces, and one nephew, four sisters in-law, and one brother in-law.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her two sisters, Beverly Lynxwiler and Jo Ervin, and her husbands.
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Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens
23215 W. 75th St.
Shawnee, KS 66227
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