Dorothy Holden

Dot Breese Holden was born Oct. 29, 1933 and on Jan. 28, 2014 she departed this earth to be with her heavenly Father.
She bravely fought COPD yet made the most of these years. Dot managed and cared for the grounds and apartments of Seasons Three for over a decade. Dot made many friends during her lifetime. She spent most of her life in Springfield. In addition to the friendships she established in the workplace, she loved her dear friends from the Art Group and her special friend Janice Farmer.
Dot was preceded in death by her father and mother, William and Agnes (Holden) Breese and her brother, Jr. Breese.
Surviving are children, Breese Holden and Lori Bullock; grandchildren, Lindsey Flowers and husband Ben, and Hannah Holden; great grandchildren, Paisley and Scout Flowers. Also surviving Dot, is Henry her faithful Yorkie companion.
Special thanks to Dot’s caregivers from Hospice, Phoenix Home Care and James River Care Center.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142 Memphis, TN 38148.
Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday March 7, 2014 in Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church 4515 E. Catalpa Springfield, MO 65809.
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