Lee Ann Dandorf (Vinson)

Lee Ann Dandorf, 53, of Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2015. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Sunday, March 15th at Nativity of Mary 10017 E 36th Terr. S. Independence, MO. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 16th at the church. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Raytown, MO.
Lee Ann was born August 29, 1961 in Kansas City, MO as one of five children to Glenn and Peggy Sue (Scott) Vinson. She graduated from Raytown South High School class of 1979. On June 11, 1986 she married Dennis Duncan Dandorf and together they raised a biological daughter and two adopted children. She was a co-owner of Timber Brooke Development for over 25 years, as well as a Creative Memories Consultant for over 15 years. She enjoyed making cards, collecting Barbie dolls, and was passionate about panda’s. Lee Ann loved to entertain friends and family at her swimming pool and traveled extensively across North America and some international travel; including to Russia where her adopted daughter and son were born. She was deeply rooted in community and very active in her church at St. Mark’s Catholic Church as well as Nativity of Mary. She belonged to the Red Hatter’s Club and consulted with numerous direct sales companies. Her family remembers her as active, adventurous, compassionate, and loving.
Survivors include, husband of 27 years, Dennis; daughter, Mindy and son, Matthew Dandorf all of Independence; her parents; sister, Linda Chastain of Independence, MO; brother Scott Vinson (Denise) of Denver, CO; brother, Jerry Vinson of Raytown, MO; and brother, Michael Vinson of Raytown, MO; and numerous nieces, nephews who will miss her; as well as special friend, Barbara Visesio and her family. She was preceded in death by beloved daughter, Betsy Dandorf. The family encourages contributions to St. Mark’s or Nativity of Mary in her memory. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel 816-373-3600)