Dorothy Irene Ray Burrell, 95, went to be with the Lord on June 4, 2025. Dorothy was born on November 17, 1929, in San Angelo, Texas, to Truett and Lois Ray. She married Herb Burrell on April 11, 1948, in San Angelo, Texas. They celebrated 61 wonderful years together loving and supporting each other.
Her presence brought warmth, strength, and unwavering faith to all who knew her. A true woman of grace, her life was a testament to service, love, and devotion. She wore many titles—each one with humility and care—but her most treasured role was that of a nurturer. Children were always at the center of her heart. Whether she was guiding her own children, loving on her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, or pouring into the lives of young people in her community and church, her heart was a wellspring of compassion and wisdom. Her hands were never idle; they were constantly tending—to gardens, to hearts, to homes. She had the ultimate green thumb, growing beauty wherever she went, both in soil and in souls. What she planted, God grew. Her faith in the Lord was unshakable. She lived her life as a reflection of His love. Whether teaching, comforting, encouraging, or simply being present, she was a vessel of His grace and mercy. Her church was more than a place of worship; it was where she labored joyfully, pouring herself into ministries and the lives others, especially children and their families. Her love continues to bloom in the hearts of her family and all who had the blessing of crossing her path. Well done, good and faithful servant. You have fought the good fight, you have finished the race, you have kept the faith.
Dorothy was a wonderful, caring and loving, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by her son Kenneth Burrell and wife, Libby and their children, Lauren, Jordan and wife, Alison and Jeremy and wife, Erin; daughter Jan Dorris and husband, Duwain and their children, Marc and wife, Vicki and Katie; daughter Rhonda Kimble and husband, Jack and their children, Lacey Kimble Carter and husband, Michael and Christa Jordan, and husband, Jonathan; son Bryan Burrell and wife Christine; great-grandchildren Keegan and Landen Dorris, Mason, Maddox, and Sophie Carter, Kai and Micah Jude Jordan, Eva, Lila, Henry, Brent, Beau, Ellie, Jonah, Grace, Luke, Elijah and Nora Burrell. She is also survived by nieces and nephews and a host of many neighbors and friends, both local and across the miles.
She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Herb Burrell, and parents Truett & Lois Ray, sisters, Hazel McWilliams and husband Harlan and Betty Huckaby, and great-grandson Brayden Dorris.
The visitation with the family is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 10th, at Johnson's Funeral Home. The service will be at 10 am Wednesday, June 11th, at Immanuel Baptist Church with Pastor James Mitchell officiating.
Pallbearers assisting in the service are James Baker, Ken Cook, Freddie Hernandez, Kip Rathmel, Wayne Elkins, and Mark Crisp.
Interment will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the children’s ministry of Immanuel Baptist Church or Hospice of San Angelo.
