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Dorothy Lee Humphrey Whitehead

May 23, 1938 - August 28, 2012
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Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Sunday 9/2, 4:00 pm

Dorothy "Dottie" Lee Humphrey Whitehead joined the Church Triumphant on Tuesday, August 28, 2012. She was born on May 23, 1938 in Ithaca, NY to Robert W. and Juanita Ethelyn Brush Humphrey. Dottie was a descendent of the family of Thomas and Richard Brush of Huntington, NY (1653). She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas, and attended Southern Methodist University and Midland College.Dottie married John A. Whitehead, Jr. March 19, 1960 in Dallas, TX. They moved to Midland in 1981. Dottie was a charter member of Trinity Presbyterian Church where she served as a Deacon as well as in many other capacities. For 35 years, she worked as a legal secretary, and for 14 years, she worked in telecommunications. She retired in 2007. She had come out of retirement wad was working at West Texas Geological Society at the time of her illness. She was an avid reader, loved to travel, and dearly loved her cat Stormie.She is preceded in death by her parents, stepmothers, Mary-Margaret Humphrey and Ione Humphrey, and her husband.Survivors include her brother, Nelson R. Humphrey and wife Hilde of Dallas, TX; daughters, Sandra Chisum and husband Michael of Wichita Falls, TX, Theresa Bastron and husband Mark of Pahrump, NV, and Mary-Margaret Whitehead of Midland; son, Andrew Whitehead and wife Jennifer of Casper, WY; six grandchildren, David Chisum, Philip Chisum and wife Sarah, Loresa Chisum, Savana Whitehead, Kaydence Whitehead, and Olivia Whitehead; sister-in-law, Pam Caudill, and 3 step-sisters, Ramey Warren, Lynne-Ann Jones, and Leslie Warren.The memorial service will be held at Trinity Presbyterian Church on Sunday, September 2, 2012 at 4:00 pm with Rev. Mary Beth Anton, officiating.Memorials may be sent to Trinity Presbyterian Church, Midland, TX, Easter Seals (Heart & Lung Association), American Diabetes Association, Hospice Midland, and Midland Need to Read.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,

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Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
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Sunday 9/2, 4:00 pm

Dorothy "Dottie" Lee Humphrey Whitehead joined the Church Triumphant on Tuesday, August 28, 2012. She was born on May 23, 1938 in Ithaca, NY to Robert W. and Juanita Ethelyn Brush Humphrey. Dottie was a descendent of the family of Thomas and Richard Brush of Huntington, NY (1653). She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High SchoolContinue Reading

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Terry Phillips left a message on September 5, 2012:
To Dottie's Family, I just learned today (9/5/2012) that Dottie passed away. I was out of town during the last week and did not see the announcement in the newspaper. Dottie worked for me twice, the first time as my personal assistant at Internet Global and then later at NTS Communications. I always held Dottie in very high regard and considered one of the best people I have ever worked with. She was a sweet lady, hard worker, and committed to doing the best she could for our clients. She and John were good friends during those years and I miss them both. Linda and I offer our deepest sympathy to her family. She will certainly be missed by all us that knew her. Sincerely, Terry & Linda Phillips
Debbie Lawson left a message on September 4, 2012:
My name is Debbie Lawson, I attended church with Dottie & John. I served on different committees with each of them & we also did the Wednesday Night dinners together. I wanted to express my deepest sympathy on your lost. I have many fond memories of them both.
Kevin & Pamela Harvey left a message on August 31, 2012:
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family Andy. She is in a better place with your Dad now. Take care.
Donnie Witt & Family left a message on August 31, 2012:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob & Shirley Lester left a message on August 30, 2012:
Rest with God sweet lady. I will miss your emails and the times we talked on the phone. The times we had together at the airport with you and your husband. He and I had a lot of times together at the airport when I worked there as a Polie Officer. I will always and forever cherish our friendship and will miss you both until time for us to meet in heaven. I know John is happy having you with him now. Prayers for the family during your home going.
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Bob & Shirley Lester left a message on August 30, 2012:
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Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory left a message:
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