Dorothy Matthews

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- Dorothy Jean Latham Gilbert Matthews, 87, of Overland Park died Monday, Aug. 16, 2021, in her home.

Dorothy was born May 29, 1934, in Cape Girardeau to Charles W. "Bill" and Naomi Markert Latham.

She married Homer F. Gilbert on Oct. 3, 1953. They had four sons: Mark (Dana), David (Linda), Steven and William "Andy" (Lucy). She loved her sons dearly and was proud of each one.

Survivors include her sons and their families consisting of 14 grandchildren, 11 great-great-grandchildren, one great-great-great-grandchild, three nieces, one nephew, four sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her two sisters, Beverly Lynxwiler and Jo Ervin; and her husbands.

She will be laid to rest in a private family ceremony at Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens.

The family suggests memorial contributions in Dorothy's honor be made to Rosebrook Center for Women, P.O. Box 320599, Kansas City, MO 64132.