In loving memory of Dorothy Nell Stuart Thomas. After a lifetime of service, the Lord called her home at age 93. Affectionately known as “Dot”, she was the oldest daughter within seven siblings and she experienced many changes in this world throughout her years. From farm life, to being a military officer’s wife, to being a member of a garden club, to selling insurance, Dorothy was always busy and willing to teach others what she had learned. She always offered a place to sleep to out-of-town visitors, as well as a good home-cooked meal. Her family will always recall the smell of chalupas on the stove, the taste of her garden-fresh tomatoes, her homemade mashed potatoes, the chocolate pie recipe adopted from her husband’s family and even her own banana pudding - all usually served up with a helping of common sense and maternal love. It could be said she nourished both the body and soul. She is survived by her youngest sister, Charlene Stuart McGuire; her children, Patsy Thomas Smith and James Ray Thomas; her three grandchildren, Dawn Smith, Janell Smith Stinson, and Michael Thomas; and her four great-grandchildren, Chelsea Belmont, London Thomas, Austin Starr, and Ian Smith. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews who are still trying to master Aunt Dorothy’s potato salad! The memorial service will be held at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 31st, 2015. The church address is 4114 SW Loop 410, San Antonio, Texas, 78227. Please call 210-673-0000 for directions to the church. If you so desire, please send memorial contributions to the church directly. Condolences may be offered at www.sunsetfuneralhomesa.com.
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