Dorothy M (Gantner) Cody made her heavenly journey on Sunday June 30, 2024 surrounded by her family. She had reached the age of 96 years and 4 months. Dorothy was born February 25th, 1928 to Leonard and Veronica(Stolle) Gantner. She was the third oldest of 10 children. and Dorothy was born at home. She met the love of her life, Robert Cody Sr at a CYC social gathering and they were married on May 1, 1948. This union was blessed with seven  children:  Patrick, Michael, James, Richard, Mary,  Rob and Patricia. Bob and Dorothy started their family in Ferguson, MO. In March of 1956, they moved to a family farm in Moscow Mills. Her final home was in Troy, MO. Dorothy was a caretaker her entire life. She also enjoyed bowling, embroidery, playing cards and bingo. Some of her greatest times were going to LCCOA senior center and playing cards. Another enjoyment was meeting with her siblings once a month and playing poker. She was a member of Owen Olive Goers, Octavia Club, FCE(Family Community Education), Local 2250 Retirees Auto Workers, Sacred Heart Church and St Ann's Ladies Sodality

Dorothy is survived by her children Vivian(Bauer) Cody of Silex, Michael (Vicky) Cody of Macon, MO, James (Missie)  Cody of Linton, IN, Richard(Libby)  Cody of New London, MO, Mary(Bruce) Champion of Troy, MO, Rob(Tina) Cody of Troy, MO and Patricia(Dave) Belter of Bridgeton, MO and Special Niece Marie Kotowski, three brothers and two sister-in-laws, 19 Grandchildren and 39 Great Grandchildren, one great-great-grandson. Also many other relatives and friends.

She was proceeded in death by her parents and stepmother; her husband Robert; son Patrick Cody; daughter-in-law, Janie Cody; grand daughter, Sarah (Belter) Scott; grandson, Richard Dale Cody;  great-granddaughter, Adalyn Rose Belter, five brothers, one sister and two step siblings.

Dorothy was a two-time breast cancer survivor. In her honor, the family will be wearing pink.  Anyone wishing to wear pink the family would be honored.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 2014 from 4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. at McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone Street, Troy. MO 63379 (1-636-528-8244.)

Funeral Mass - Wed., July 3, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church,  Troy, MO, 63379. Father Chuck Ticachek to officiate. Serving as pallbearers,: Martin Cody, Adam Champion, Jim Cody, Mark Cody, Bobby Cody, Bryan Belter and honorary pallbearers:  Matt Cody, David Champion and Nathan Cody. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to: LCCOA in Troy ,MO or St.Vincent De-Paul c/o the funeral home .Interment --  St .Alphonsus Cemetery, Millwood, Mo. Family and Friends may sign the online guest book @www.mccoyblossomfh.com