Dorothy L. Taylor

Born June 6, 1932, in Fall River, Massachusetts, Dorothy dedicated her life to scientific discovery as a research biochemist. Her work contributed to advancements in the field, and she took great pride in her career. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from Bradford Dupree Technical Institute in Massachusetts and after relocating to Texas in 1964 received a Master of Science degree from The University of Texas. She finished her career as a research Biochemist at MD Anderson Head & Neck Cancer Research.

Dorothy had a passion for lifelong learning and an active lifestyle. She enjoyed working out with her favorite trainer, Rhett, and found joy in taking Spanish classes. Her faith was also an important part of her life; she attended St. Cyril of Alexandria Church in Houston for many years and loved being involved in the community there and helped on many committees within the church.

Her final few years were spent at Parkway Place Retirement Community where she met many new friends and was known as the Puzzle Queen. She was able to bring her cat there which made her very happy, and ZZ was a hit with the gang. Her friends and the staff at Parkway were amazing and many bonds were made here.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Sheila Powers of Houston; her nieces Denise Hinds of Houston, Stephanie Fuller of La Porte, Texas, and Lisa and Robert Deane of Tiverton, Rhode Island; her grandchildren Haley Moore of Houston and Jonathan and Meagan Moore of Leander; as well as four great-grandchildren—Kylee Moore, Jaxon Moore, Ella Moore, and Marcus Comshaw. She also leaves behind two great nieces Kady and Jeff LeBlanc of Saunderstown, Rhode Island and Steph Deane and Alex Gagnon of Burriville, RI along with great-nephews Saxon and Emily Fuller of The Woodlands and Sterling and Brina Fuller of La Porte.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Evelyn Zebrasky; and her sisters Marilyn Hinds and Pauline Bamford.

A Celebration of Life will be held on March 8, 2025, at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, located at 13001 Katy Freeway in Houston, Texas. The service will begin at 2:00 PM and conclude at 3:00 PM.

Dorothy’s memory will live on through the lives she touched. May those who knew her find comfort in remembering the joy she brought to their lives.