Dorothy Elizabeth Mayer

Dorothy graduated in 1936 from Wichita Falls Senior High School, and soon thereafter married her husband Joseph H. Mayer. They were wed 59 years until his death in 2002. Dorothy enjoyed being a homemaker, and also sold Avon (though she was admittedly her own best customer). Some of her favorite things in life were her children and grandchildren, Holstein cows, stuffed bears, and the color purple. She was blessed to have lived her 101 years with her mind fully intact and lived in her home with help of family.

Dorothy was best known for her witty sayings and quicksilver humor. Up until her death, she graced us with expressions like: “Dodo bird”, “Ms. Franklin”, “Beedlebaum”, “Tough as a burnt boot”, “Catch the breeze!”, “ Lord love a duck“, “Did you wash your hands?”, “merci beaucoup, I love you” and “Tha tha tha that’s all folks!”

She was preceded in death by her husband; sister, Peggy Studdard, and brother, Thomas Allen.

She is survived by her daughters, Patti Ward (James), Dyan Newton (David); grandchildren Scott (Jennifer) Smith, Gabe (Cleo) Smith, Kris (RaeAnna) Dennison, and Kim Dennison; great-grandchildren; Dillan Dennison, Stetson Nall, Miranda Dennison, Destiny Dennison, Ashleigh Smith, Skyler Smith, Josh Smith, Tristan Dennison, and Ava Rae Dennison; and her great-great grandchild, Bentli Dennison.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Resthaven Funeral Home.

Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 17, 2020 in Resthaven’s Abbey Chapel.

Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park.