Dorothy Frances Koons
Funeral services for Dorothy Frances Koons, 90, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 8, 2016 at Central Calvary Baptist Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Koons passed away at 4:14 a.m., Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at West Vue Nursing Center.
She was born November 1, 1925, at Jersey City, New Jersey, to William Rohrer and Martha Frances Gude Rohrer. In 1945 she was married to Russell Gray and in 1968 she was married to Marion Koons who passed away on November 13, 1997. Dorothy was a well-known pianist and organist. She gave piano lessons, was a great seamstress and enjoyed crocheting, knitting, farming, gardening and her pets. Mrs. Koons was a member of Central Calvary Baptist Church where she was the organist and choir director for twenty-seven years.
She is survived by three children, Lois Newman, Marty Oakley and Barbara Housley and husband, David; nine grandchildren, Carrie Harper, Kristin Poole, Jamie Wymer, Lori Sheppeard, Cory Ballard, Luke Oakley, Joe Oakley, Jessica Gray and Jennifer Gray; ten great-grandchildren; two sisters, Margie MacCormick and Ethel Madden; and her extended Koons family.
Her parents, husbands, two children, Russell Gray, Jr. and Cindy Hammel and son-in-law, Marion Newman, precede her in death.
The family would like to extend their appreciation to Dorothy’s church family for being so kind and caring.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Hale Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Central Calvary Baptist Church and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Michelle White
April 6, 2016 @ 11:12 am
So sorry for your loss. Dorothy was a wonderful woman and I feel blessed to have known her, and enjoyed listening to her play piano at West Vue and at her church. We are keeping you and your family in prayer. May God bless and comfort you.
~Bryan and Michelle White
Melissa McLean
April 7, 2016 @ 5:16 pm
Ms. Koons was such a wonderful lady. My daughter was probably the last person to take piano lessons from her. When she wasn’t able to drive, we would go to her home in Dora. She always shared some of her wonderful stories. Eventually, my daughter took a few lessons from her at the nursing home. Whenever she was around music, she always seemed to brighten up. We will miss her, and are thankful to have been a small part of her life. Our condolences to her family and friends.
Mike, Esther and Lidia Rikard
April 8, 2016 @ 6:47 am
We wish to extend our condolences to your family on the loss of your loved one. Mrs. Dorothy Koons was a blessing to have known and as a family friend for over 20 years, we have some cherished memories with her. Thanking God today for having her as a part of our lives, for making Salvation a reality through which we can meet again some day. Again so sorry for your loss!
Sarah Owens
April 8, 2016 @ 10:35 am
Mrs. Koons, kiss Jesus for me and give ole Mr. Koons a hug for me. I look forward to the day that I hear you playing the grand piano in God’s orchestra. You were truly loved and will be deeply missed. ?