Dorothy Gier-Ferment, 92, of Tuscumbia, died Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Miller County Nursing and Rehab in Tuscumbia. She was born April 1, 1933, in Brooks, Iowa a daughter of the late Johnnie and Ruth (Mitchell) Thorson. On June 29, 1988, in Camdenton, she was united in marriage to Frank Ferment who preceded her in death on Nov. 5, 1994.
Dorothy was a member of the Red Hat Club, the Eldon VFW Ladies Auxiliary, and the Eastern Star. She was also a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Survivors include: daughter, Sam Bowen (Bill) of Sunrise Beach; granddaughters, Julie Vaught of Columbia, Julie Edmonds of Maryland Heights, and Amy Burnett (Matt) of Lake Ozark; grandson, Mark Bowen of the state of Michigan; great-granddaughter, Arri Jones of Columbia and several great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Gladys Kelly, Marjorie Bunch, William “Bill” Thorson, Walter “Benny” Thorson and Roger Thorson
Along with her parents and husband, an infant daughter, Debbie Surman and siblings, Thomas “Tom” Thorson, Robert “Bob” Thorson, James “Putt” Thorson, Russell Thorson and Johnnie Eddie Thorson preceded her in death.
Per her wishes, her body has been cremated and a Celebration of Life will be planned at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of Phillips Funeral Home of Eldon.
