She and her family moved to Lubbock in 1932. She graduated third in her class at Lubbock High School in 1942.
Dorothy married Albert Jones July 5, 1944. He died March 18, 1996. Their son, Randy, was born August 13, 1945.
Dorothy worked for a total of 25 years as a bookkeeper for Newson Paint and Supply and Felix West Paints. She then became comptroller for Agrigenetics Corporation, retiring in 1991.
Dorothy was a member of First Baptist Church and was baptized in 1935 at 9 years old, then recommitted her life at the age of 26 and was baptized again. She served in the Sunday School Pre school beginning in 1946 and later registering new members in the Activities Building until the Covid 19 shutdown in 2020.
Dorothy also enjoyed working Vacation Bible School and Pre school choir for18 years.
Dorothy is predeceased by her husband, Albert; her son, Randy; her father and mother, L. 0. and Flois Neill; her brothers Glenn Neill and Jerry Neill; her sister in law Judy Neill; and her sister Patti Nilsen.
She is survived by her daughter in law Jane Jones; her grandson Randal Kevin Jones; Granddaughters Jennifer Jones and Amy Fitzhugh and her husband Arthur; Great granddaughters Brandi Jones, Brooke Jones, Madeleine Davis, and Charleigh Crumley; Great grandson Grisham Crumley, Great great granddaughters Fallyn Blaire and Harper Blake; her sister Wanda Edmondson and husband Andy of Knoxville, Tennessee; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation is scheduled at Resthaven Funeral Home, Thursday, April 18, 2024 from 5-7 pm. Graveside services are scheduled at Resthaven Memorial Park, 5740 19th Street, Lubbock, Texas, Friday, April 19, 2024, at 1 pm, officiating will be Michael Neagle, Hospice Case Manager.
Memorial donations are suggested to be given to Hospice of Lubbock, 3702 21st Street, Lubbock, Texas 79410.
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