Ms. Dorothey L. Oliver, 76, passed away on November 25, 2011 in Nacogdoches, Texas. She was born to parents, Truman Curtis Largent and Iva Arrington Largent on February 3, 1935 in Angelina County. A private graveside service will take place at Sunset Memorial Park. She was a 1953 graduate of Nacogdoches High School and was a member of the National Honor Society.
Dorothey was a loving and wonderful Mother. She knew how to pick out a good cantaloupe and make incredible chocolate pies and fudge.
Dorothey also enjoyed being a Pink Lady at Memorial Hospital. She will be greatly missed by those who knew her most.
Dorothey is survived by her son, Barry Glenn Oliver; daughters, Judy Lynn Bright, Donna Gwen Walton and husband John; brothers, James Robert Shepherd and wife Patsy, Victor Shepherd and wife Ginger, Wayne Shepherd and wife, Becky; nephews, Michael Shepherd, Matt Shepherd, James Allen Shepherd; nieces, Teresa Shepherd Austin, Karen Shepherd Yetter. Ms. Oliver is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Cherrie Wynn Russell and granddaughter, Brandi Lynn Russell.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to: Westside Baptist Church, 3109 Durst St, Nacogdoches, Texas 75964 or Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd.,Tyler, Texas 75701.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors. Online condolences may be offered at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com
