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Frances Susan Dorland was born September 30th 1955 in Missouri to Betty Waddell and Robert Bass. Frances graduated from William Chrisman and also got an accounting degree from Longview college. Francis's last husband was Rick Dorland. She enjoy fishing camping and spending time with family.
Frances departed this life on October 25th, 2025. She was blessed with five children. Pam, Jesse, Chris, Bryan, and Robert. Sixteen grandchildren Samantha, Chrystal, Bobbie, Cheyenne, Taylor, Austin, Lela, Liby, Macenzie, Bryan Jr, Eliana, Brianna, Nephi, Shaylin, Rose, River. Twelve great grandchildren Lillyen, Braeden, Caitlin, Chase, Lukas, Vincent, Sereenity, Scarlett, Darla, Able, Dylan, Theo.
Memorial services will be held November 8th, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. located at New Walnut Park community of Christ Independence, Missouri.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
2800 East 18th Street, Kansas City, MO 64127

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