Dorothy Jeanette Staires
Obituary
Dorothy Jeanette (Nelson) Staires was born September 1, 1933 in Tulsa, OK to Kenneth Richard Nelson and Garnett (Howard) Nelson and passed from this life, surrounded by her family, on November 2, 2022 at the age of 89.
Dorothy loved to travel, anytime, anywhere. She also loved to read, garden and be outdoors. The highlight of her day was tending to the horses, Sophie & Liz. Each day would begin with her watering them and feeding them the carrots she bought in bulk for just that purpose. When not enjoying things outdoors she would squirrel herself away with her books; especially the Harlequin romances she so enjoyed. Never one to shrink from life or its challenges you never had to guess where she stood or what she thought. Her brand of life will be greatly missed.
Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents; her sons, Larry Joe Staires and Roy Wayne Staires. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Gary & Melva Staires, Glenna & Rodger Scott, Ricky & Julia Staires, Terry & Paula Staires and Sharon & Robert Queen; her brothers, Richard Nelson and Kenneth Wayne Nelson and his wife Donna; her sister and brother-in-law, Carol & Gary Ferguson; 20 grandchildren; and 35 great grandchildren.
Dorothy will lie in state Monday, November 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 5-7 p.m. and her funeral will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 8, both at the Ninde Brookside Funeral Home and Chapel.
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Tributes & Memories
Dorothy loved her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and most importantly Jesus Christ. It was a privilege to know her . Thank You, Father, for giving us this woman for many years. May the memories bring comfort to her family.
Ethel Doud
Q: What will you never forget about Dorothy? A: I have shared this story with many as Ms. Staires was the BEST MOM of my friends back in the day. The Staires had "the family station wagon". She would take her kids and ALL of us - their friends - to events and pick us up, NEVER complaining or griping about it. We ALL hung out at their home, had parties and she always welcomed us. I was blessed to have grown up with this family of 7 kids with Dorothy at the helm, who had the patience of Job. I learned unconditional love of family and friends.....and station wagons. Embrace the memories as there are many. Blessings to all.
Sheila & Mike Abbet
Lit a candle in memory of Dorothy Jeanette Staires
Carol Stevens