Dorothy Jean (Gasperino) Spease

Dorothy Jean Spease, 77, of Lexington, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Lutheran Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Concordia, Missouri.

Born on May 20, 1948, in Lexington to Joseph and Norma Jean Gasperino, Dorothy attended Lexington High School. She first married Larry Eugene Spease in Lexington; though they later divorced, they remained lifelong friends. She later married Kenneth Carney, who preceded her in death.

A longtime member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Dorothy worked for many years as a cook for the Lexington School District and was well known for her time at the Catfish Place. In later years she continued her caring nature as a home health aide before retiring. She found her greatest joy in simple pleasures—spending time with family and friends, cooking for loved ones, tending her garden, and caring for her beloved dogs and cats. She also enjoyed driving her red-hot Camaro around town. Her kindness, warm heart, and devotion to those around her will be remembered by all who knew her.

Dorothy is survived by her three children, Tina (Joshua) Schneider of Odessa, Missouri, Randy (Jennifer) Spease of Lexington, Missouri, and Lisa (Glenn) Wyse of Lexington, Missouri; a very special friend, Chrissy Knott of Blue Springs, Missouri; four grandchildren, Cody Spease, Jason Spease, Tyler (Kyleigh) Doerr, and Justin (Savannah) Spease; five great-grandchildren, Jameson, Beau, Emery, Mila, and Ahna; her sister, Sandy Spease of Lexington, Missouri; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brother, Timothy Gasperino.