Dottie, born in Texarkana, TX, in 1922 departed this life on July 29, 2019 to join Our Lord and Savior, her loving husband Howard, sons Jack and Tim, her parents, John and Ethel Miesch Burnett and brother Jack.
Dottie’s formative years were split between Texarkana, TX, and Crowley, LA, where she met her lifelong friend Gay (Landry) Czikora.
Dottie moved to Dallas, TX in 1948 and managed the American Airlines’ ticket office at the Baker Hotel. While in Dallas, she met the love of her life, Howard Reily. They fell madly in love and began a 42 year-long love affair that ended in his passing.
Their marriage lead to a large and happy family: Ann Hardy (Rick), Little Elm; Cia Bond, Dallas; Clare Marco (Jay), Rockville Centre, NY; Pat (Birgit), Kennesaw, GA; Kathleen Walker (Guy), Plano; Mike (Denise), Dallas; Dolly Jones (Matt) Katy.
Throughout her life she had a zest to travel, visiting Ireland, her family home; Europe and Canada. She loved her “Jolly Thursday” girls, and her many years volunteering with Ladies of Charity. Her love of friends, family and anyone that came into her life were cherished as one of her own.
Besides her loving children, she is also survived by her brother Bob (Barbara), Rowlett; 20 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Ladies of Charity, Dallas, TX.
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