She was a devoted wife of 63 years and an avid golfer. She was a deacon at West Minister Presbyterian Church in Amarillo, Texas.
She was predeceased by her husband, Richard; her parents; two brothers; and one sister.
She is survived by her son, Joseph Dempsey and his wife, Linda of Tomball, TX; three grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.