Dorothy M. Varnado

Dorothy M. Varnado (Dot) passed away peacefully on May 20, 2019 at Focused Care of Gilmer following complications from a broken hip in March. She was born on August 20, 1920 in Chaffee, MO, daughter of the late George Henry Bienert and Emma Enderle Bienert. She was married to Charles H. Varnado (Chuck) and she was of the Catholic faith.
Dorothy is survived by her nephews George A. Bienert and his wife, Suzanne of Mineral Bluff, GA, J. Michael Bienert of Pocatella ID, and Anthony R. Bienert of Phelan, CA, plus her niece, Martha Goodin of Jefferson City, MO, and several great nephews and great nieces. She is also survived by Russell and Carla Jones, who were dear friends and loving caregivers from Gilmer, TX and were like family to her. In addition, she is survived by her beloved pets, Belle, Little Bit, Kitty Tom, Grey Grey, and Sister.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Varnado, her brother, Albert R. Bienert, her sisters, Bernice Dannenmueller, Elizabeth Garber, and Neona Ward, plus her niece, Virginia Webb.
Dorothy was a voracious reader with a feisty personality, a quick wit, and a generous heart. Besides reading she also enjoyed gardening, knitting, cooking, shopping, and purchasing gifts for friends and family.
A Celebration of Life Service was held at Gilmer Apostolic Church on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at 2 PM. Pastor Eddie Jones officiated the service. Rader Funeral Home in Longview, TX handled arrangements. Burial will be on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in Union Park Cemetery, Chaffee, Missouri. Amick-Burnette Funeral Chapel will be handling burial arrangements.