Dorothy Ruth Jones Bottos, 78, of Hockley, TX, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021 at 1:30 a.m., at Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital. She was the “second youngest of 10” and born on November 12, 1943 in Raymondville, TX to the late Hardie Jones and Myra Haddaway.
She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Richard Bottos; one daughter, Daphne Bottos; two sisters Leona McLean and Helma Ellison; brothers-in-law Harold Lauderdale and Jimmy Mortensen; and many nieces and nephews.
Dorothy grew up in Santa Rosa, TX, and graduated from Santa Rosa High School as well as Southwest Texas State College where she received her degree in Home Economics. After college, she received her teaching certificate and started her first job in Dumas ISD. She later went on to demonstrate household appliances, modeled for Simplicity Pattern Company, taught at San Jacinto Junior College, taught fashion at the University of Houston as an adjunct professor, and owned a successful craft company, Designs by DJ.
Dorothy, along with her husband, have lived in the Waller County area for close to 29 years. She was heavily active and involved in county politics and was an elected official for 10 years. In 2010, she retired from politics to enjoy her country home, family and friends. She loved creating new recipes, crafting, watching the Houston Astros and the Houston Rockets, and being around and loved by her husband and daughter.
Memorial services include a visitation on Friday, Dec. 3 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and a funeral on Saturday, Dec. 4 at 10 a.m. The services will be located at the Memorial Oaks Funeral Home and Cemetery at 13001 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77079.
Dorothy was a dynamic and eccentric woman. Her family asks that guests wear color, unlike the traditional funeral black attire. Due to COVID-19, the family requests that you follow the funeral home’s guidelines of mask usage.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.memorialoaksfunerals.com for the Bottos family.
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