

She is survived by two sons, Tom Dorsett and wife Vera of Wichita Falls, Texas and C. Robert (Bob) Dorsett, Sr. and wife Lori of Austin, Texas, one sister, Aline McCoy of Santa Ana, CA., brother-in-law, Lonnie Richardson and wife Mary of Amarillo, Texas. Eleven grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Berneice was born August 24,1917 to Edwin and Selena Luper Hawkins in Dallas, Texas. Berneice married her love, Gilbert Dorsett. They had three children Jeannette, Tom and Bob.
Anyone that knew Berneice called her NANA. Nana was the matriarch of a large, loving family. She took joy in keeping up with all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and kept them in her heart everyday. She loved sharing all her photos of them that she proudly displayed in her home. Nana will always be remembered for her love of nature and many hours on her deck over looking the Texas Hill Country discussing her life's journey. Nana loved her time teaching the family about plants, birds and the bible. Nana collected shells and rocks and displayed them in her home. She was always eager to discuss the history of each piece. Nana had an incredible memory and was a world traveler. She will be fondly remembered for her amazing ability to recall every detail of her life, and those she loved.
Berneice was an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star for 67 years. She served as Worthy Matron of Cockrell Hill Delta Flora Chapter #794 of Dallas. She was a member of the Austin garden club and enjoyed many years volunteering at Zilker Gardens.
Berneice was a woman of great faith, and was a member of First Baptist Church, Austin, Texas.
Berneice was preceded in death by her loving husband Gilbert Dorsett, her daughter Jeannette Bullard and her husband Eugene Bullard, sister Louise Richardson, brothers Bob Hawkins, and Edwin "Bud" Hawkins.
Nana is leaving behind her precious grandchildren: James Bullard, Bobby Bullard, Leta Dorsett Edwards and her husband Brian, Laurie Christine Dorsett, Bob Dorsett, Jr, and wife Tanya, Tom Dorsett and wife Katie ,Travis Dorsett, Tami Dorsett Summers and husband Robert, Tony Dorsett and wife Jeanne, Lauren Dorsett Cecil and husband Brad, Thomas Dorsett and wife Erin.
Great-Grandchildren: Brittny Dorsett, Brandon Bullard, Blake Bullard and wife Whitny, Carroll Summers, Bailey Summers, Aleina Edwards, Olivia Edwards, Hannah Dorsett, Trey Dorsett, Ella Dorsett, Elizabeth Dorsett, Stella Cecil, Cora Cecil, Madalynn Dorsett and Lillian Dorsett.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Lake Travis Event Center by Weed-Corley-Fish.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Avenue, Austin, Texas 78739
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