"Blessed are those who mourn; for they will be comforted."  Matthew 5:4

Dorothy Veryl Forrest was born on July 30, 1940, in Mexico Missouri to Herbert and Mildred Kemp Gardner. She was called home to be with The Lord on May 1, 2022, in Las Vegas, NV.

She was affectionately called "Veryl" by her friends and family. In her early years at Garfield School, Veryl enjoyed participating on the majorette squad.

Veryl gave her life to Christ as a young woman and was a member of Second Missionary Baptist Church. She attended Mexico Senior high school, where she met and married Melvin Forrest. Their union produced seven children:  Marlon Forrest, Mitzi Forrest, Jeffrey Forrest, Darrell Forrest, Leslie Forrest, Spencer Forrest, and Corey Forrest.

Veryl was a dedicated Veterans Home employee where she received several awards for her hard work and service. She retired from the Missouri Veterans Home on July 19, 2002.

Veryl's infectious smile and carefree personality was always a welcomed sight to see. Her favorite past time included visiting with friends and family. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. In her later years she enjoyed traveling, finally settling down in Las Vegas, NV. She is survived by all of her children,11 grandchildren,15 great-grandchildren, and one great-great -grandchild. She is also survived by her loving sisters, Janice Wilkerson and Uverna Brown and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers James Gardner and John Gardner and two sisters, Mayme Gardner, and Geraldine (Geri) Gardner.

The Family of Dorothy V. Forrest wishes to express their sincere appreciation for all expressions of sympathy.

Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Arnold Funeral Home, 425 South Jefferson Street, Mexico, Missouri, 65265. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery.

Visitation is Thursday from 12:00 p.m. until time of services at the funeral home.