Dorania Novela Lebron, age 64, of Dixon, was born on December 23, 1960, at Lebanon, Oregon, a daughter of Burgess Uriah and Elsie Marie (Kimball) Spurgeon and passed from this life on Saturday, November 15, 2025 in the University Hospital, Columbia.

Dorania was united in marriage on June 29, 2002, at Waynesville to Mr. Evangelista Lebron. She was preceded in death by her father on January 1, 2003; her mother on December 11, 2017 and two brothers, Calvin Spurgeon and infant Samuel Spurgeon.

Dorania was baptized on June 21, 1981 and was a member of the Living Word Worship Center, Dixon. She had worked as a machine operator for Blauer Manufacturing, retiring after 23 years. Her life was full of laughter and love: she delighted in quilting, sharing game nights with family, cheering at ballgames, and enjoyed shopping adventures. Above all, she poured her heart into her family, always encouraging, supporting, and celebrating them as their biggest cheerleader.

Those left to cherish the memories of Dorania include: her husband, Evangelista Lebron; her children, Israel Doba and his wife, Tara; Chasedy McKinney and her husband, Gerald (GT); Diane Lebron and her husband, Darren McCray; and Angela Sutton; grandchildren, Alana, Simone, Tegan, Nolan, Aiden, Kiley, Connor and Knox; her brothers and sisters, Randall (Brenda) Spurgeon, Bob (Michelle) Spurgeon, Teresa (Ed) Moats, Dawn Wagoner, Audrey (Glenn) Gray, Millie Hardwick and Beverly (Paul) Watson; and many other relatives and friends.

Graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 P.M., Friday, November 21, 2025 at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Waynesville, under the direction of the Martin-Kloeppel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Dixon, with Pastor Tom Cromwell officiating.

Visitation will be held for Dorania from 4:00 p.m. until the time of her celebration of life at 5:00 P.M., at the Living Word Worship Center, 13470 Highway 28, Dixon, MO  65459.

In honor of Dorania's love of quilting and her generous spirit, we ask that if she made a quilt for you, please bring it to her celebration. If you are unable to attend, you may send a photo to her children. All quilts and pictures will be displayed as part of her celebration. We also encourage guests to wear vibrant, colorful attire as we joyfully celebrate her eternal life.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Pulaski County Health Center "One Sole Purpose" in memory of Dorania N. Lebron with envelopes available at the funeral home or c/o Martin-Kloeppel Funeral Home, P.O. Box GG, Dixon, MO  65459