In Remembrance Of

Dorothy Elizabeth Naylor

Dorothy Elizabeth Naylor, 100, of Platte City, MO
passed away, Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at her home.

 

She was born on November 25, 1915 to Wesley and Ethel
L. (Cook) Boydston in the Gooseneck Bend area of Platte County, MO where she
grew up.

 

On November 20, 1943 she was united in marriage to
Earl C. Naylor.  After their marriage
they farmed near Platte City where they made their home.  Her husband, Earl, passed away September 13,
1999.

 

Dorothy started working in 1956 at the TWA overhaul
base for Nationwide Food Service for two years, then transferred to Armour
Packing Company in West Bottoms where she worked until 1960.  She then went to work for the Rexall Drug
Store for 18 years and the Crouch Drug Store for 5 years, both in Platte City.
Dorothy tried retirement for a couple of years before going back to work at the
Ben Franklin Store in Platte City for 5 more years until she finally retired
for good at age 70.

 

She was the oldest member of the Hoover Christian
Church, joining the church in 1949.

 

Dorothy was also preceded in death by her parents, her
first husband, Lee Harris; her sister, Lena Yates, brothers, Ernest Boydston,
Joe Boydston and Mitchel Boydston, and her son, Leo Dewayne Harris.

 

She is survived by three sons, Ernest E. Harris and
wife Jane, Glen D. Harris and wife Pat, and Benny L. Harris and wife Gladys; eight grandchildren, Darren, Dana,
Brian, April, Ginger, Damian, Mike, and LeiAnn; twenty-three
great-grandchildren; sixteen great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Maxine
Boydston; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.

 

Funeral Service: 
2:30 p.m. Saturday, December 26th at the Hixson-Klein Funeral
Home, Smithville with visitation one hour prior to the service.

Burial:  Ridgely
Cemetery

Donations may be made to the Hoover Christian Church.

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3 comments

  • Robert Prevost

    Dorothy,Thank you for always treating me like one of the family and making me feel right at home.  Your smile always lit up whenever I’d meet with you and it was sincere.  I always enjoyed our little chats when we’d see each other for holidays at Ernie & Jane’s.  Thank you for raising up the man who is my father in law.  Without him I would have never known what real love is through his daughter.  You have an amazing legacy and will be missed by all that you touched.  God Bless you and comfort your family and friends who grieve your departure.  I will see you again someday.Love,Rob

  • Adam, Kim, Cade, and Cali McGinness

    She lived a long and strong life! She was such a blessing to all who knew her. I love sharing stories that LeiAnn has told. What an amazing woman! Keep her memories alive! 

  • Bridget Carney

    Sometimes more difficult when a legend passes.  Sounds like she lived fully…what a family.  Really appreciate the memorial post….very thoughtful.  

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