A devoted wife, mother, and homemaker, Dorothy dedicated her life to raising her four children. After her children were raised, she enjoyed babysitting and cherished the time nurturing and caring for children. She also had a passion for antiques and enjoyed collecting and appreciating the pieces she found. Dorothy will be remembered for her sense of humor and the deep love she held for her family.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John Paul Bybee; one brother; and one sister. She is survived by three sons: Phillip Bybee and wife, Phuong, of Irvine, CA; Mark Bybee and wife, Kris, of Pleasant Hill, MO; and Stephen Bybee and wife, Paula, of Lee's Summit, MO; one daughter, Elisa (Bybee) Grevatt, and husband, Doug, of Norwalk, CT; two sisters: Sandy Clifton and husband, Danny, Drexel, MO; Betty Fink, Amsterdam, MO; and five grandchildren: Molly Bybee of Philadelphia, PA; Doug Bybee of Kansas City, MO; Alexandria Bybee of Scottsdale, AZ; Michaela Bybee of Tacoma, WA; and Andrew Woolery and wife, Beth, of Elizabeth, ME.
A Celebration of Life will be held on April 11, 2026 at Downey Carriage House in Adrian, MO, at 1:00pm. Inurnment will take place at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO, during a private family ceremony.
