Dorothy Jane

Owens

Dorothy Jane Owens of Ellington, daughter of the late Esther Krumrey Paenick and William Peanick was born at Webster Groves, Missouri, on February 25, 1924. She departed this life in Ellington, Missouri, on August 23, 2010 at the age of 86.

Dorothy was a member of the Ellington First Baptist Church. Dorothy had worked in sawmills and she enjoyed painting houses. Her greatest joy was taking care of her grandchildren and she loved helping people any way she could.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Jerry Owens, four daughters, Susan Jane Redwine, Beverly Ann Nicholes, Linda Henderson and Jacqueline Owens, two brothers, William Peanick and James Peanick and one grandchild, Shelby Lee Pratt.

Dorothy is survived by two sons, Thomas Owens and wife Theresa of St. Peters, William Owens of St. Charles, three daughters, Nellie Mealy of Montgomery, CO, Jennifer Yates and husband Maurice of Ellington, Robin Rhodes and husband Raymond of Ellington, 26 grandchildren, and a host of great-grandchildren, three brothers, Gordon Peanick of St. James, Alvin Peanick of St. Clair, Johnny Peanick of St. Clair, and two sisters, Diane Rambaud of Camdenton, and Mary Mirts of Olivette, MO. Dorothy will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn her passing.

Memorial Services: September 18th at 2:00 P.M. American Legion in St. Clair, MO


Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, MO