surrounded by her family on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Dorothy was born to Louis and Esther
Marie Briscoe of Stamford, Connecticut. Dorothy was one of four siblings, which include her
brother Louis and sisters Patricia and Joan. Dorothy married Charles Valenta in Connecticut,
whom they shared having four children; Charles, Lawrence, Andrew, and Renee. Dorothy later
married John Williamson, in which they retired to Nevada. Dorothy shared John’s four
children; John, Cindy, Robin, and Richard. She had a large extended family she cared for
deeply and was blessed in having twelve grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren.
Dorothy, most commonly known as Dottie, spent fifty one years with the Fraternal Order of the
Eagles auxiliary, working her way up to becoming Eagles Women's auxiliary president. She was
also involved with the American Legion auxiliary and the VFW auxiliary member. Dottie had a
zest for life, a passion for making connections with people, and enjoyed traveling and new
experiences. Dottie was so very loved by so many people, she had a huge heart for not only
biological family, but her ‘club family’ as well, who many there called her ‘Momma/Ma.’ She had
a big personality that would radiate to anyone around her and would light up a room with her
smile, humor, and energy. In addition to her passion for life and having a good time anywhere
she went, anyone who knew Dorothy knew her robust love for pigs, which decorated her entire
home.
The family invites all those wanting to come to share memories and toast to the beloved
Dottie at a celebration for her life at the services listed below, and in addition to a gathering at
the Eagles club in Henderson, NV.
A special thank you to the kind staff at St. Rose Dominican Hospital - Siena campus.
A visitation for Dorothy will be held Wednesday, January 4, 2023 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Palm Boulder Highway Mortuary, 800 South Boulder Highway, Henderson, NV 89015. A funeral service will occur Wednesday, January 4, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, 800 South Boulder Highway, Henderson, NV 89015. A committal service will occur Thursday, January 12, 2023 from 10:40 AM to 11:00 AM at Southern Nevada Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Veteran's Memorial Drive, Boulder City, NV 89005.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmboulderhighway.com for the Williamson family.
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