Dorothea “Dottie” V. McGraw, 81, Independence, MO passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2010. Her dear husband, Jerry McGraw preceded her in death on January 5, 2001. Together they both worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone which she retired from after 30 years. Dottie is survived by her brother; Bill Prewitt and his wife Shirley of Salem, OR; and numerous additional friends and family. Dottie requested no services. Private inurnment will be at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery; Higginsville, MO.