Dorothy Louise Allen, age 88, formerly 45+ years in Denison, TX passed away on Sunday May 6, 2018. Dorothy was born Monday December 16, 1929 in Shallowater, TX to Flora (Knox) Gordon and John Robert Gordon.
Dorothy was Pentecostal by faith and loved going to church and her extended church family, but especially loved the gospel music. Dorothy loved nature, loved all animals and wanted to be outside every chance she could working in her yard or in her beautiful flower beds. She would always connect with nature by being barefooted outside. She loved dolls and collected angels. She had a kind, gentle spirit and was generous and always helping someone in whatever way she could. Dorothy was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend, but always held her children and grandchildren at the top. She called her daughter Judy Bailey every morning for years to get her day started with Dr. Pepper in hand most anytime you saw her. Dorothy loved children and couldn't wait to go to the grocery store just to hug all of the children's necks that she could.
Dorothy is survived by; son David H. Johnson & wife Gail of Forney, TX; son Jim Johnson & wife Cynthia of Mesquite, TX; son Ralph Johnson & wife Tamara of Kemp, TX; daughter Ellen L. Welch & husband John of Terrell, TX; daughter Judy (Johnson) Bailey & husband Jay of Scroggins, TX; and daughter Brenda Matlock & husband Bob of Ada, OK. She leaves behind a legacy of Twenty Six grandchildren; Sixty Six great-grandchildren; Numerous Nieces & Nephews and many beloved Denison friends.
Dorothy was preceded in death by; son Johnny Nolen Johnson and her parents.
A family visitation for Dorothy will be held Friday May 11, 2018 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at Bratcher Funeral Home Chapel, Denison, TX with the funeral service to start at 12:30 PM with Brother Raymond England, Pastor, Trinity Lighthouse Church of Denison to officiate. A burial will follow at Cedarlawn Memorial Park, Sherman, TX. Serving as pallbearers will be her grandsons; Larry Johnson, Jimmy Gothard, Ricky Johnson, Jesse Johnson, Jason Johnson and Christopher Thompson.
Fond memories may be shared at www.bratcherfuneralhome.com for the Allen family, or expressions of sympathy from Judy's Flower Shop at 903-465-2036.
