Christina Doris Dorman

Christina Doris Dorman, 64, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on August 8, 1961, in Chillicothe, Missouri to her mother, Glenda Walker.

Her beautiful love story began in childhood when she met David LeRoy Dorman at the tender age of 11 and David was 13. Their connection blossomed over shared moments, including a memorable first date that involved a movie and a pizza. Although life took them on different paths for a time, fate reunited them, When David noticed her outside the high school cafeteria. He stopped and called her over and asked to share a second pizza that led to their marriage on August 12, 1977, just days after Christina's 16th birthday. Together, they celebrated 48 years of unwavering love.

Christina attended Western Oklahoma College, where she earned a place on the Dean's List, reflecting her dedication and perseverance.

She dedicated 28 years of her professional life to serving others in pharmacy. Beginning as a cashier, she worked her way up to manager and ultimately became a pharmacy technician. Christina had a remarkable way with people, she could calm any situation with her steady presence and gentle spirit. She truly loved helping others and found purpose in caring for her community.

Christina and David lived in many places throughout their life together, but Altus, Oklahoma was always home in her heart until their move to Springfield, Missouri in 2013. Together they raised five children, whom she adored deeply. She was an incredible matriarch, the quiet, steady glue that held her family together. A simple woman at heart, Christina found her greatest joy in caring for her home and the people within it.

Family camping trips created treasured memories over the years. She loved sewing, crocheting, and decorating her home with warmth and comfort. Lilacs were her favorite flower. Christina expressed her love through cooking and baking, especially when preparing her family's favorite meals of meatloaf and spaghetti. Her kitchen was often the heart of the home, filled with laughter, warmth, and the comforting aroma of a home-cooked meal.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Glenda Walker, and her stepfather, Robert Walker.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 48 years, David LeRoy Dorman; her siblings, Donna Kiczales, Sally Walker, Susan Groh, Richard Walker, Jerry Bowler, and April Walker Scammell; and her cherished children: David Keith Dorman; Brandon Paul Dorman and his wife Amanda Brianne Dorman; Matthew Wayne Dorman and his wife Tiffany Dawn Dorman; Tina Marie Fry and her husband Branden Dale Fry; and Trystin Abygail Davis and her husband Baily Austin Davis.

She also leaves behind her treasured grandchildren: Gage Matthew Dorman, Trystin Abygail Davis, Destiny Faith Dorman, Zechariah James Dorman, Rylan Scott Dorman, Daely Gwenevere Dorman, Pippa Brianne-Ashlynn Dorman, Shawn Howard Davis, Joshua Sivad Davis, and Brady James Clark; and her great-grandchildren, Kelson J. Ortiz, Shawn Howard Davis, and Joshua Sivad Davis.

A graveside service will be held on March 2 at 10:00 a.m. at Pleasant Hope Cemetery, 705 N Main St, Pleasant Hope, MO 65725.

Christina will be remembered for her gentle strength, unwavering devotion, and the quiet way she held her family together. Her love was steady, her faithfulness constant, and her presence irreplaceable. She leaves behind a legacy of love that will continue through the generations she nurtured so deeply.