Teresa Beatrice Dumas

Teresa Beatrice "Dodie" Dumas, age 93; a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, Alabama died Sunday, October 4, 2026 in a local hospital. She is survived by her sister, Velma Anita "Singy" Barclay; nieces and nephews including: Steve (Donna) McLarty, Tony (Trisha) Dumas, Kenny (Cara) McLarty, Vincent (Michelle) Dumas, Raymond (Monica) Dumas, Lisa Anne (Larry) Carpenter, Bea Ann Bowers, Bo (Missy) McLarty, Dahmer (Jeff) Clegg, Amy (Jason) Rollins, Clay Barclay, and many great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, church friends, and beloved by all she knew and served.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles A. Dumas, Jr. and Beatrice Sanchez Dumas; her siblings, Charles A. "Bill" Dumas, III, Catherine A. "Sue" McLarty, John Francis "Pooka" Dumas, Sr.; a beloved aunt, Catherine C. "Kat" Dumas; one niece, Kelly A. McLarty Powell; and one nephew, John F. Dumas, Jr.

She was a graduate of Bishop Toolen High School, class of 1951 and retired from the Mobile Area Water and Sewer System after 35 years of service. She joined Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in 1974 and served on various parish committees.

Teresa, or Dodie, as she was known by family and close friends, was one of the kindest, most generous and caring individuals that you could ever meet. She was very service-oriented, always lending a hand to help and serve others in whatever capacity needed. Her integrity was reflected in every decision she made.

Dodie was the matriarch of her family after her mother passed in 1960. She loved her family dearly and put their needs before her own. Dodie was always there for her nieces and nephews, ready to help as needed. She offered level-headed advice, gave encouragement or provided financial support if it was needed. She didn't judge or chastise, she simply tried to help make the situation better.

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church was Dodie's beloved Church for the last 52+ years, where she served in various capacities, a greeter, an usher, an altar society member and on other committees throughout the years. She took Bulletins, food and called to check on the shut-ins. She took the sick to doctors appointments, added prayer needs when she learned of them and prayed faithfully for those in need. Dodie was selected by her parish to receive the Christ the King Medal in 2019. She is dearly loved and will be greatly missed by her fellow parishioners.

"Aunt Dodie, you are the greatest role model we have ever known. Thank you for your selfless example of loving and serving others in Jesus' name. You have blessed ours and others lives with an impact that will never be matched. We love you and will miss you so very much."

Visitation will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 1621 Boykin Blvd, Mobile, AL 36605, US, on Friday, October 9, 2026, from 9:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at the Church at 11:00 A.M.

Interment will be in Magnolia Cemetery, 1202 Virginia St, Mobile, AL 36604 at a date and time to be determined following Hurricane Isaias. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to her beloved Church, Our Lady of Lourdes, or to your favorite charity including St. Jude's Children's Hospital.