Dorothy Risner

Dorothy Louise (Barr) Risner a long time resident of Shawnee, KS peacefully passed away at home on November 25, 2011. She was a graduate of Argentine High School. Dorothy was united in marriage to John A. Risner Sr. on May 11, 1941. She was very active in the community, and volunteered as a Gray Lady for Bethany Hospital. For many years she served as a deaconess at Antioch Hills Baptist Church, and facilitated a Bible School for the children in the neighborhood called the Good News Club. She and her husband John, were active members of the Trail Blazers, a senior citizens social organization, and they have attended Shawnee Church of the Nazarene for over thirty years. She leaves behind a husband of 70 years, John Risner Sr., and two children, Karen O'Hara of Lenexa, KS and John Risner Jr. of Houston, TX, seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She will be missed by all who knew her.

A visitation will be held Monday from 10-11 a.m. at the Shawnee Church of the Nazarene, 5539 Quivira Road, funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. also at the church. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery.