Dorthy Louise Humphries

Dorthy Patton Humphries departed this life on June 20, 2018. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 23 at 10:30 am at Rose Hill Cemetery in Tyler, Texas with Rev. Sherman Mayfield officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Lloyd James Funeral Home.

Born on October 20, 1934 to Wylie and Tommie (Pool) Patton she was raised in Tyler and graduated from Tyler High School in 1953. She attended Baylor University, graduating in 1957 and married M. Wayne Humphries the same year. She worked for Urologist Dr. Denman in Dallas, TX for six years before returning to Tyler where her husband began his Dental practice. She volunteered at ETMC for fifteen years. Her life's passion was raising her three boys, her family and cooking. She loved to collect cookbooks.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Dr. M. Wayne Humphries. She is survived by her three sons, Stuart (Jamie) of Noonday, TX and their children Ashley, Khylie, Drew, Noah and Landon; Brian (Jennifer) and their children Heather and Trevor of Buffalo, TX; Brad (Darlene) and their children Rachel (Jared) New and great-grandchildren Jaxson, Rawston and Ellisynn; grandson Rhett; sister Melanie (Mark) Mayfield, numerous nieces, nephews and great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd, Tyler, TX 75701.