Mrs. Dorothy Lorene Chrisman, 88, of Sarcoxie, Missouri, departed this life on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Sarcoxie Nursing Center surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy entered this life on December 19, 1925 in Amoret, Missouri. She was raised up and lived in the Carthage area. On September 26, 1953 she was united in marriage to William Richard Chrisman. She resided on the family farm for more than fifty years. Dorothy was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed sewing, quilting and gardening. She was also a member of Blake Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, William R. Chrisman, her parents; Cyrus and Cora Witherow, one son; Kenneth Edmond Gordon, Jr., one brother; Bill Witherow, two sisters; Nellie Alsbrook and Marie Williams. Dorothy is survived by three sons; Larry Chrisman and wife Debbie of Sarcoxie, Missouri, Charles Chrisman and wife Neva, of LaRussell, Missouri and Dale Chrisman and wife Lynn of Monett, Missouri, eleven grandchildren; as well as a host of other family and friends. Funeral services for Mrs. Chrisman are 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at the Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home in Sarcoxie, Missouri with Reverend Jerry Mayfield officiating. Burial to follow at 4:00 p.m. at Taylor Cemetery. Those honoring her life as pallbearers will be family and friends. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Blake Baptist Church.