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Dorothy Marie "Dotty" Matthis

Dorothy Matthis Obituary

Dorothy “Dotty” Marie Matthis, 80, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, Feb. 20, 2005, at a Topeka hospital. She was born June 6 1924, in Topeka, the daughter of Louis and Esther Watts. She graduated from Auburn High School in 1942. She married Lester V. Matthis on Feb. 7, 1943, in Topeka. He preceded her in death in 1984. Also preceding her in death were two grandchildren, Shane Harrison in 1990, and Deona McGee in 1996. Surviving are three daughters, Karolyn Harrison, Manhattan, Donna Matthis and Judith Gunn, both of Topeka; three sisters, Waldena Kilgore, Washington, Helen Dougan, Topeka, and Mayona Austin, Georgia; three brothers, Donald Watts, Missouri, Fred Watts, Florida, and Floyd Watts, Topeka; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Mrs. Matthis will lie in state after 1 p.m. Thursday, at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel, where the family will greet friends and relatives from 7 to 8 p.m. that day. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Fir st Southern Baptist Church. Burial will follow in West Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to First Southern Baptist Church, Preschool Area, 1912 S.W. Gage Blvd., Topeka, Kan. 66604.. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.penwellgabel.com .

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Feb. 22, 2005.

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Lori Clay

February 24, 2005

To the Matthis Family,



I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Dotty will always have a special place in my heart. The memories of the 3 weeks that we spent in England together are memories that I cherish everyday. She gave me an opportunity to see the world with her - an opportunity that I will forever hold dear.



Lori

Melissa Hebert

February 24, 2005

I was sorry to hear about your mother, I wish I could be there with you in your time of need. Just remember that I am praying for you and your family.



With all of my love and prayers,

Melissa Hebert

Suzie Paslay

February 23, 2005

DEAR DONNA AND FAMILY,

WHAT A JOY TO BE GREETED BY DOTTY EACH SUNDAY MORNING, I LOVED TO CHAT WITH HER. SHE WAS ALWAYS WILLING TO HELP GRAB SOMETHING I NEEDED TO MAKE THE MORNING GO SMOOTHER. WHAT A SERVANT SPIRIT! SHE WILL BE MISSED.

SUZIE PASLAY

Ronda Brenneman

February 23, 2005

To the Matthis family,



When my sister Melody told me of your mom's passing, I was saddened. Your mom's ever present smiling person stands vivid in my mind of all the years thatI attended FSBC, Topeka. She is one of the many faithful individuals who stands out in my minds eye.



I rejoice with you that Dottye is now absent from the body, IN THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD!!



Ronda Doole Brenneman

Lisa Drum

February 22, 2005

Dear Donna, Judy, Karolyn and Families,



We will miss Dotty, but will always remember her smile. I had the pleasure of working with her in the Preschool Dept for the past 3 years. She was always interested in how we, the teachers, and the children were doing. She always knew right away after peeking in the room if any one of us was missing.



God Bless You.



Sincerely,

Lisa Drum

Margaret Thompson

February 22, 2005

Dear Donna, Judy, Karolyn & Families:



I was so sorry to hear of Dotty's death. She was a great friend to me & always when I needed one most. We have walked miles together with lots of conversation & sometime none at all. I will miss her as I know all will. Remember all the good times. Love to all of you.



Margaret & Julie Thompson & family.

CHERYL WELCH

February 22, 2005

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME OF YOUR LOSS. WE WILL MISS DOTTY'S WARM SMILE. OUR LIVES ARE SURELY BETTER FOR HAVING KNOWN HER.

LOVE

CHUCK & CHERYL WELCH

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