Dorothy M. Taylor, 83, Lawrence, KS (formerly of Overland Park, KS) died Friday, May 30, 2008.

Funeral services will be 1 pm Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at West Haven Baptist Church, Tonganoxie, KS.  Burial will be in Baxter Springs (KS) Cemetery.  The family will receive friends 6 to 8 pm Monday at the Church.

Dorothy was born Feb. 4, 1925 in Baxter Springs, KS, the daughter of Floyd W. and Bessie (Brewer) Doty.  She was a loving homemaker and had worked in Government Service.  Memberships include: West Haven Baptist Church, several square dancing clubs and American Legion Auxiliary.  On May 28, 1947, she was united in marriage to Melvin B. Taylor in Baxter Springs, KS.

Dorothy is survived by her husband, Melvin, of the home; two sons, Don, Lawrence, KS and Larry, Overland Park, KS; two sisters, Frances Heavin, Baxter Springs, KS and Wilma J. Selle, Nixa, MO; 6 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 1 great-grandson and 2 step-great-grandsons.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Church.  Online condolences to: www.quisenberryfh.com