Nancy Jane Dorrel left her earthly home on March 23, 2023 at the age of 95. Nancy was born the youngest child of John William and Gladys Silvey on August 11, 1927 in Nettleton, MO. She was the baby sister to three older brothers Marvin, Dean and Charles and spoke fondly of their Nettleton years.
She married Carlos Wayne Dorrel on January 12, 1949. They built their home and farm in Hamilton and happily remained there for 51 years. They moved to Liberty, MO in 2000 and were married for 70 years when Carlos passed in January 2019.
Carlos and Nancy had two children: Wayne (Ann) Dorrel of Kidder and Carol (Ken) Graham of Platte City; five grandchildren Bryan (Crystal) Dorrel, Leslie Dorrel, Erin (Justin) Talley, Elissa (Tyler) Bottles and Josh (Jodie) Graham; thirteen great grandchildren; six great, great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Nancy enjoyed staying active in the business of farming until Carlos retired and they began traveling in their fifth wheel. She loved school and remained a student of number crunching, avid reading and telling of generational stories all of her years. She was practical in every way and would tell her family with every parting, “Do good, be good and have fun”. Until we meet again — we love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck.
Celebration of Life will be held on April 1 at 2 p.m. at the Hamilton Federated Church, 210 S. Davis Street in Hamilton, MO.
Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.
