Dorothy (Matheny) Green, the youngest daughter of Cla-r-ence and Lizzie (Erwin) Ma-theny, was born April 13, 1929, at the Hand Hospital, Shenandoah, Iowa. She was baptized at an early age at the Westboro United Methodist Church, Westboro, Mis-souri, and became a lifelong member. She graduated from Westboro High School in 1947.  Dorothy passed away December 12, 2022, at age 93 in the Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda, Iowa.

On January 21, 1949, Dorothy was united in marriage to Carrol Green at the Methodist Church in Shenandoah. They made their home on the Green family farm and became the parents of four children: Michael Allen, Douglas Lee, Jill Annette, and Krista Ann. They celebrated 71 years of marriage in 2020.

Dorothy was a homemaker with many talents. She loved to sew, create one-of-a-kind garments from multiple patterns, and provide alterations for numerous members of the community. She also enjoyed working with wood and stained glass. One of Dorothy’s unique musical talents was her vibrato whistle. Whistling hymns was a favorite pastime that she enjoyed into her nineties.

The Westboro United Methodist Church played an important role in Dorothy’s life. She enjoyed participating and helping wherever she was needed, plus traveling and working with Carrol on church mission trips.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carrol; brothers, Sonny, Richard, and Wendell Matheny; and sisters, Elizabeth Rasmussen and Maralee Prather. Survivors include children, Michael (Sharon) Green, Westboro, Douglas (Beverly) Green, Plattsburg, Missouri, Jill (John) McAdams, Omaha, Nebraska, and Krista (Michael) Murphy, Savannah, Missouri; grandchildren, Kevin (Denise) Green, Angela (Danny) Johnson, Michelle Ryan, Chris (Somyia) Finley, Bryan McAdams, Holly (Lee) Olson, Andrea (Craig) Labore, and Karla Morgan; great-grandchildren, Logan, Lynnae, Levi, Lyndie, Seth, Ashley, Emma, Kylin, Hala, Jillyan, Reece, Kelsey, Jacob, Madelyn, Jackson, and Alex; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Westboro United Methodist Church, conducted by Pastor Cathy Riggins. Inurnment will be held at Center Grove Cemetery, Westboro. Services are under the direction of Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio, Missouri. Memorials may be directed to the Westboro United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be left at www.minterfuneralchapels.com.