Dorthanell “Dottie” Childers Townsend, born December 2, 1923 in Southland, Texas, passed away at the age of 90 on Wednesday, February 19th at her home in Lubbock, Texas.
From 1964 until her retirement in approximately 1995, Dottie served the City of Lubbock in several capacities, including Executive Director of both the Municipal Auditorium/Coliseum and the Memorial Civic Center.
She is survived by her two sons, Glen Townsend and his wife Cheryl of Blanchard Oklahoma, and Dale Townsend of Loveland, Colorado; brother L.C Childers Jr. and his wife Doris of Wolfforth; four grandchildren, Robert Townsend of Loveland, Colorado, Renee Gaumond and her husband Chad of Wolfforth, Kim Townsend, Clint Townsend and his daughter Emilie of Rockwall, Texas.
Funeral Services will be held at the Broadway Church of Christ Chapel at 10:00 am on Monday February 24th. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. The Family will receive friends for a visitation on Sunday February 23rd from 2:00pm until 4:00 pm at Resthaven Funeral Home.
Memorial donations can be made to the Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch or The Childrens Home of Lubbock
