Dorothy Margret Stanton

Dorothy Margret Stanton, 93, of Overland Park, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2011, at Trinity Nursing and Rehab in Merriam.

Dorothy was born August 1, 1918, to the late Lucian and Nellie Killion in Sweet Springs, Missouri. She graduated from Smith Cotton High School in Sedalia, Missouri, in 1934. On September 20, 1941, Dorothy married John T. Stanton, Sr. while he was home on leave. He preceded her in death after 43 years of marriage in December of 1984.

Dorothy is survived by her son John T. Stanton, Jr. and his wife Rosemary; a daughter Terri Loeffler and her husband Arthur; 6 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

A visitation will be 10:00-11:00 a.m., . Wednesday, November 2, 2011, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee followed by a Celebration of Dorothy's Life at 11:00 a.m.

The family suggests emorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association 6800 W. 93rd Street, Overland Park, Kansas 66212.