Dorothy V. Glasco, 92, Springfield, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2012. She was born June 14, 1919 in Pittsburg, Kansas, the daughter of John and Grace Teter. Her husband of 42 years, Jim L. Glasco, preceded her in death January 6, 2006. Dorothy is survived by her son, Timothy J. Burke and his wife, Judy Ann, Ozark; their son, John "Randy" Burke and his wife, Michelle, and their children, Emily and Ruth Ann. Tim and Ann's second son Warren Lee went to his Heavenly home in March of 2008. Dorothy's beloved daughter, Sherry Marie Ball, preceded her in death in February 2004 from cancer that took both their lives. She is survived by her grandchildren, J. Christopher Ball and his wife, Susan and their daughters, Elle Marie and Lindsey Ellen and Jennifer Marie Ball. Dorothy is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Lois Reilly, and her children, Michael; and Dianne and her husband, Mike Creel; nephew, Scott Creel and family; nephew, David and his wife, Stephanie Thomas and their daughter, Trinity; niece, Mary and Jeff Duffendeck and their son, Taylor; niece, Carrie O'Toole; niece, Kelly and her husband, Andrew Masters and their children; a brother-in-law, Louis "Lou" York; nephew, Jeff and his wife, Lynda and their two children; Cathy and Jim Coulter and two children, Lisa and Bob Vieweg and their two children. She dearly loved every family member and adored her four great-granddaughters. Dorothy and her son moved to Springfield from Kansas City in 1963. In Springfield she became the manager of The Paris where she remained until closing the store in 1991. Dorothy made many friends while working there. She and her husband Jim made many trips, including Hawaii, Holland, Italy, Alaska, as well as many in the states. She wants her son and his wife to know how much she loved and appreciated their many kindnesses and in taking care of all the details when she no longer could. She would also like to send a special thanks to Hospice Palliative Care and their staff for all the loving care they provided. She believed that grief is the price we pay for love. Services will be held Friday, June 15, 2012 at 10 a.m. in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. Visitation will be Friday, June 15 at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery with her husband, Jim. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Palliative Care, Christ Church Unity or St. Jude Children's Research in Memphis, Tennessee, or the charity of the donor's choice.