Dorthy Elizabeth Eagan passed away In Grove, Oklahoma on April 13, 2024. One of two children born to Monroe Forshee Eagan and Florence Elizabeth Hanserd Eagan, Dorthy was born January 7, 1928 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Throughout her life, she lived in both Oklahoma and Arkansas. Dorthy had been living in Grove for the past few years to be close to her family and she loved the beautiful eastern Oklahoma outdoors. She was a sweet and caring Christian woman and was a member of Chapel at Flint Ridge. She taught those around her how to lead a life of faith through Bible study and prayer.
Dorthy worked for 45 years as a bookkeeper for several different businesses. After she retired she took up painting and was a very gifted artist. Dorthy never had children of her own so she was close to her nieces and nephews who brought joy to her. She enjoyed playing games with them and just being around them and fur baby Buttons.
Dorthy was preceded in death by her parents Monroe and Florence Eagan, sister Enola Mae Eagan Bailey and her husband Dave Bailey, and nephew Daryl Bailey.
She leaves to carry on her memory her two nieces Theresa Meglasson and Rene’ Kreger and her husband Richard, niece-in-law Cindy Bailey; eight great nieces and nephews, and 14 great nieces and nephews.
Special thanks go out to her wonderful caregivers nieces Theresa Meglasson and Rene’ Kreger and the marvelous staff at Grandwood Assisted Living in Grove, Oklahoma.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, April 15, 2024 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. A graveside service in Dot’s honor will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 16, 2024 where she will be laid to rest with her parents in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
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