Dorothy Crowder

(From Parker Mortuary)

Dorothy Mae Crowder, age 91 of Joplin, Missouri was received into the arms of her heavenly father on Saturday, December 16, 2023. She was born on October 26, 1932 in Joplin to the late William and Cecil (Bray) Holden.

Dorothy served the Lord her entire life and was passionate about her faith and relationship with Jesus. That servant’s heart was shown while serving as church secretary for churches like, First and Second Assembly of God, as well as Landmark Tabernacle Church south of Joplin. 

She also worked for over 20 years in her younger years for LaBarge Manufacturing and later retiring as a cook for Walnut Ridge Care Center in Joplin after another 20 plus years of service. She was a member of Landmark Tabernacle Church, but also faithfully attended Faith Holiness Church of Joplin.

Surviving Dorothy is a son, Montie Crowder of Arkansas; daughter in-law, Sheila Crowder of Galena, Kansas; grandchildren, Holly Whittley, Heath Crowder, Chrystal Rosales, Renee Hurley, Myke Crowder and Maria Crowder; great grandchildren, Anna, Sheila, Hunter, Lake and Bo; 2 infant great-great grandbabies; sister, Marylin West (Don) of Carl Junction; a host a nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

Other than her parents, Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Harry Crowder, a son, Lonnie Crowder and seven other siblings.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 19th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Parker Mortuary. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 20th at 10:00 am at Landmark Tabernacle Church with pastor’s Kevin Prisock, Larry DeGonia and Tracy Holden all officiating. Burial will follow at the Carl Junction Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary, Joplin, Missouri.