Dorrice Marie Leake Obituary
Dorrice Marie Leake of Mexico, Missouri passed away on September 24, 2026. Dorrice, born on December 8, 1938, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Dorrice will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Dorrice will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Dorrice’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: parents: Sidney Butterworth and Alta (Hogg) Butterworth; husband: Charles Leake; son: Mark Vinyard (Brenda Ollar); son: Max Vinyard; brother: Glenn Butterworth; step-son: Chuck (Jo) Leake; step-daughters: Teri (John) Helberg and Angie (Jeff) Dierkes; grandchildren: April Vinyard, Samantha Poole, Mary Vinyard, Max Vinyard, Jr., Jake Vinyard, Dena Osdieck, Susan Hayes, Rachel Madison, Heather Van Duyne, Kason Helberg, Jalynn Carden, Jonna Taylor and Heather Ostrom; as well as twenty-two great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Arnold Funeral Home (425 S Jefferson St, Mexico, MO 65265).
The family requests memorial donations be made to St. Paul Cemetery Association.
