Dorothy Gill

Dorothy J. Gill, 95, of Cape Girardeau passed away peacefully Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023.

Born in Cape Girardeau on May 1, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Martha Emma Davis. Dorothy was married to Richard C. Gill Sr. on Feb. 12, 1947. They resided in Cape Girardeau, where they had two children.

Dorothy was a people person who loved cooking and spending time with family and friends and traveling. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, and she was an avid golfer at Kimbeland Country Club.

Survivors include two sons, Richard Gill Jr. and Larry Gill, both of Cape Girardeau; two grandchildren, Tyler (Cara) Gill of Cape Girardeau and Dustin Gill of Jackson; and four great-grandchildren, Lola Gill, Titan Gill, Grady Gill and Graham Gill.

She was preceded in death by her husband and parents.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Cape Girardeau.

Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, at the church, with the Rev. Rick Jones officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Cape Girardeau.

Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.