Dorothy was born April 6, 1926 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. She is survived by three children, Lorrie Curtis, Don Napper and John Napper. A daughter, Elaine Humphrey, preceded her in death. Also surviving are grandchildren, Jackie Vaughn, Stephanie Hartley, Meghan Williams, Devon Napper and Mason Napper. Dorothy was also preceded in death by grandson, JoDen Napper; and husbands, John H. Napper and Maurice DeGhelder.
A visitation for Dorothy will be held Friday, December 16, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1357 NE 42nd Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64116 with Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM. Burial will be in White Chapel Cemetery, Gladstone, MO.