Dorothy Schapansky Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Dorothy Schapansky in Joplin, Missouri is shared. Dorothy, born on October 14, 1949, passed away on September 7, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dorothy Schapansky to pay them a last tribute.
Dorothy will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Dorothy by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Dorothy is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Dorothy’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.
She is survived by: her former husband N. B. Elam, Jr.; her brother Darby Gray; her nephew Lt. Conan Gray; her husband Randy Schapansky; her sister-in-law Vickie Gray; her nephew Casey Gray; and her niece Mollie Gray. She is also survived by many other family members and friends.
A funeral service was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Randy Kiesau Memorial Chapel (2500 W Modelle Ave, Clinton, OK 73601). Visitation was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Kiesau - Lee Funeral Home (2500 W Modelle Ave, Clinton, OK 73601). A graveside service was held on Saturday, September 12th 2026 at 9:00 AM at the Sentinel Cemetery.
