Linda Dorris, daughter of the late Troy Meledo Eaker and Leathel Shell Eaker, was born October 17, 1948, in Malden, Missouri and departed this life on February 3, 2024, at her home in Bernie at the age of 75.

Mrs. Dorris was the former deputy clerk for the Stoddard County Collector/Treasurer’s office. She loved to read and spend time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed playing Domino’s and Yahtzee. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bernie, Missouri.

She was united in marriage to Garry Dean Dorris on August 26, 1972, in Malden, Missouri. Mr. Dorris preceded her in death on July 22, 2020.

She is survived by one son, Jeffery Dean Dorris of Dexter, Missouri; two daughters, Kimberly Diane (Paul) Cook of Malden, Missouri, and Melanie Kay (Jon) Riley of St. Charles, Missouri; four grandchildren, Shawn Cook, Shauna Cook, Kaitlyn Riley and Kyle Riley; two great-grandchildren, Eleanor Cook and Ezra Cook.

Other than by her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Eugene Eaker, Marvin Eaker and Rudie Eaker; one sister, Pearlene Higginbotham.

Friends may call Tuesday February 6, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri. Funeral services will then be conducted Tuesday February 6, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie with Rev. Gary Gilbert and Bennetta Harrelson officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in Malden, Missouri.

Mathis Funeral Home assisting with arrangements.