Lucinda Sue Dozier

Lucinda (Cindy) Sue Dozier, age 75, passed away on July 30, 2025, in Bradenton, Florida, after an incredibly courageous battle. Born on May 9, 1950, in Kansas City, Missouri, Cindy lived a life defined by love, kindness, and unwavering devotion to her family and friends.

Cindy was the cherished daughter of Stanley May and Mary Lou (Nedervelt) May, both of whom preceded her in death. She is survived by her beloved husband of 54 years, Gary Dozier, whom she married on August 27, 1971. Together, they built a life filled with joy, laughter, and enduring partnership. Cindy also leaves behind her devoted sister, Sally May, who shared a lifelong bond of love and friendship with Cindy and will forever cherish the memories they made together.

Cindy was a loving mother to her daughters, Holly (Dozier) DeGirolamo and Amanda (Dozier) O'Neill, and a caring mother-in-law to Mike DeGirolamo and Travis O'Neill. Her legacy lives on through her beloved grandchildren: Christina DeGirolamo and Dominic DeGirolamo, children of Holly and Mike; Eric Fitch, son of Amanda; and Carter O'Neill, son of Travis. She also leaves behind her dear nephew, Corry Calderon, and two treasured great-nieces, Alexys (Calderon) Cain and London Calderon. Cindy will also be lovingly remembered by many cousins and extended family.

Throughout her life, Cindy dedicated herself to her work with integrity and purpose. She held various roles in the medical profession that reflected her commitment to helping others and making a positive impact. Her professional journey was one of dedication and excellence, and her contributions will be remembered by those whose lives she touched. After completing courses at Research Hospital in Kansas City in 1970, she received her accreditation as a Certified Medical Records Transcriptionist. She began working for OTS Pathology at Baptist Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri, transcribing pathology reports and medical records. She organized the monthly dermatopathology conferences, making contact with several dermatologists and pathologists. After working for OTS for several years, in 1998 she was offered a position with Physicians Reference Laboratory (PRL) in Overland Park, Kansas transcribing pathology reports for another large group of pathologists. Subsequently, she was offered a position and began working at Saint Joseph Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri as an Administrative Assistant. In this position she continued her medical transcriptionist duties but also coordinated administrative functions for the Pathology department. Cindy fully retired at 65 years of age from professional life and focused all her efforts on creating an overwhelmingly warm and loving life for her family.

Cindy’s gentle spirit touched everyone she met. She was known for her compassion, patience, and generosity. Whether she was baking banana bread, crafting a handmade gift, working on puzzles, or fishing with her beloved Husband and family at Bennett Spring State Park, where she and Gary spent their honeymoon. Cindy brought warmth and care to everything she did. Her presence was a gift, and her memory will continue to inspire those who knew her.

A Celebration of Life gathering will be held on August 30th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at First Baptist Church of Webb City, 102 N Roane St, Webb City, MO 64870. Family and friends are invited to visit, share stories, memories, and love in honor of Cindy’s remarkable life.