Dorothy Marie Mcclelland

Dorothy Marie McClelland was born at home in Topeka, Kansas on January 10, 1926 to Frank and Vera Griffin.  She passed from this life on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital.

Following graduation from Topeka High School, Dorothy worked for the Santa Fe Railroad for 30 years.

On March 12, 1950, Dorothy married Robert D. McClelland and enjoyed 68 years of marriage until Robert's death in September of 2018.

Dorothy was an avid gardener and active member of Master Gardeners.

Survivors include her son, Russell McClelland and his wife Kelly; daughters, Linda L. Keesling and Darlene K. Haynes and husband Terence; twin sister Doris Allen; brother, Frank Griffin, Jr. and his wife Barbara; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at Central Church of Christ, 1250 SW College, Topeka, Kansas on March 30, 2019 at 10:30 am   The family will receive friends prior to the services, beginning at 10:00 am.  Burial will be at Prairie Home Cemetery.