Dollie Himes

(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)

Dollie M. Himes, age 85 of Joplin, MO., passed away early Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at the Communities of Westgate.

Dollie was born on March 7, 1939, in Joplin, the daughter of Ben and Bessie (Herbline) Golden. She has been a lifetime area resident. Dollie worked as a bookkeeper for several years at the Joplin Paper Company and later retired from the Joplin R-8 School District having served as a crossing guard and at the Bus Barn.

She was a member of Southside Baptist Church. Dollie enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grand kids in her spare time she liked playing cards with her late husband, best friend Cleo Copher, Janie and Jay Wood, Margaret and Paul McCoy. She also enjoyed visiting the casino, being pampered while getting her nails done, and going camping. She loved reading her bible every morning before starting her day. She was loved by many and will be truly missed.

She married George Himes on March 16, 1957, he preceded her in death on February 11, 2018. Dollie was also preceded by her parents.

Survivors include her daughters; Terri Himes and Debbie Merman, both of Joplin, her son; Kevin Himes of Joplin, eight grandchildren Candy Pace, Jeremy Gaston, Ben Boyer (Nayelli), Jimmy Holden 3rd (Kimber), Lauren Sanders (Aaron Arnold), Ashley Saulen (Stephen Saulen), Trevor Robbins (Madisen Goeller, Paige Himes and seventeen great-grandchildren.

One fun adventure... Dollie spent time at Silver Dollar City at the age of 84 with her son Kevin, granddaughter Paige riding roller coasters including WildFire and Powdered Keg.

Grandson’s will serve as Pallbearers: Ben Boyer, Nathan Vanderpool, Trevor Robbins, Jaxson Cloud, Stephen Saulen, and Aaron Arnold.

Funeral services have been scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 26, 2024, at the Southside Baptist Church. A burial will follow at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends during the time of visitation from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday evening at the Mason Woodard funeral home.