Dorothy Anne “Dodie” Osam passed away on March 22, 2024. She is survived by her husband, Duane, son, Dr. James Best (Elaine), stepson, Dr. Patrick Osam (Teresa), grandchildren, James Best, Jr. (Alysen), Jon Best (Chelcey), and step-grandson, Neil Osam (Kelly); great-grandchildren Bentley, Archer, Lilliana, Evan, and Owen.
Dodie was a member of Highland Valley United Methodist Church and the Highlander Sunday school class.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, March 28 at the Smith Family Little Rock Funeral Home from 5 – 7 p.m. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, April 2, 11 a.m., at Highland Valley United Methodist Church.
Memorials may be made to the Highland Valley United Methodist Church Music Fund, the Highland Valley United Methodist Church Youth Fund, or Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Donations may also be made directly to the American Cancer Society as a memorial in the name of Dorothy Osam to further cancer research. Donations may be made online at cancer.org or by calling 800-227-2345.
