She was born on July 26, 1917, in Electra, Texas and married Elmo Phillips on November 24, 1937 in Big Spring, Texas. He preceded her in death on May 14, 1977. Dorothy had been a resident of Big Spring since 1927. She worked as a sales clerk for Tom Boy Casual Shop and Pretty Things for over 30 years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and had served on the Advisory Board of Rainbow for Girls. Survivors include three daughters & sons-in-law, Carol and James Drake of Big Spring, Marilyn and Odys Woodall of Lake Thomas and Linda and Norman Arnold of Irving; 7 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and 3 great great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Alice Riggs; two brothers, Jack Riggs and Durwood Riggs; and one sister, Billie Anderson.,