Dorothy Katherine Southard Strawn, 87, passed away on March 12th in Dallas, Texas. Graveside services will be held on Friday, March 18, 2016 at 1:00PM at Resthaven Memorial Park.Dorothy was born in Electra, Texas on March 6, 1929 to Lennie and Irene Southard. She was married to her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, William (Bill) Strawn for 40 years until he preceded her in death in 1993. She was a caring and generous mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed.Dorothy was the valedictorian of her high school and went on to graduate from Colorado Women’s College and Texas Women’s University with a B.S. degree in Clothing & Costume Design. After college, she worked as a Designer-Pattern Maker in the Dallas Market. Dorothy ended up with a lifelong career of surviving the oil industry as a Geological Draftsmen.In retirement, Dorothy enjoyed going to lunch with her dear friends, afternoon coffee with her best friend and neighbor, and water aerobics as often as possible. Dorothy was an avid reader all her life. She also enjoyed classical music and old movies.Dorothy is survived by her son, Patrick (wife Kerry) and daughters, Shelly Blair (husband Craig) of Carlsbad and Karen McPherson (husband Bruce) of Dallas; her grandchildren Christopher, Jacob, and Lauren and two great grandchildren Rylan and Aiden.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’ Association.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com. ,
