Dorothy Ellen (Hopper) Burk left this world on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 86 years young.

Born to George and Rena (Hedrick) Hopper on February 7, 1940, in Fresno, CA. Dorothy was united in marriage to the love of her life on February 16, 1958. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great, great grandmother.

Dorothy loved springtime the most, loved sunshine (but hated dandelions), loved laughter, her cat, Mocha and lived life to the fullest every day. She will be truly missed by all so very much!

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one infant child, one adult son, Ron, and four siblings.

Dorothy is survived by four sisters, Sandra Litle of Springfield, MO, Joyce Kinnett of Lebanon, MO, Brenda (Larry) Eakins of Galena, MO and Sheryl (Bill) Walker of Fort Smith, AR; one sister-in-law, Janet Hopper; two sons, Marvin (Bonnie) Burk of OK and Bruce (Roxann) Burk of Galena, MO; daughter-in -law, Leslie Burk, Nixa, MO; eight grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; two great, great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held Friday, April 3, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Stumpff Funeral Chapel, Crane, MO. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Ponce Pentecostal Church, Ponce, MO with Gayle Cobb officiating. Burial will be in Ponce Cemetery, Ponce, MO under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home, Crane, MO