She was born in Bland, MO, to John C. and Esther A. Branson Young. She was married August 29, 1948, in Bland, to Harland Fred "Jack" Dahms, who died September 10, 2000. She was a sales representative for Southwestern Bell, Linn, MO. She also worked as a secretary. Survivors include two daughers, Deborah Dahms, Holts Summit, and Denise Rodden, Jefferson City; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Jefferson City. Memorials are suggested to First Baptist Church, 301 E. Capitol Avenue, Jefferson City, MO 65101. Mrs. Dahms was a graduate of Bland High School.