Bonham, Texas -- Dorothy Ray Sadler, 89, of Dodd City, Texas passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 in Bonham, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Dodd City Cemetery. Grandson Jaylen Wallace will officiate. Come and go viewing will be available from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham, Texas.
Dorothy was born September 2, 1935 in Bonham, Texas to parents Clarence Hill and Blanche Longmire Hill. She married Willie Jack "Jay" Sadler on September 23, 1957 in Bonham, Texas. After a marriage lasting 54 years, Jay preceded her in death on December 8, 2011. Dorothy was a longtime member of Dodd City Baptist Church. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. Her family was always the center of her world.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Blanche Hill, husband Willie Jack Sadler, son-in-law Jeff Wallace, and great granddaughter Jency Wallace.
Dorothy is survived by her children, Ronald Jack Sadler and wife Christie of Dodd City; Regina Wallace of Gober; Roger Sadler and wife Jill of Ivanhoe; Robyn Dockery and husband Shane of Dodd City; grandchildren Cassie Sadler (Jon), Carly Wishard (Josh), Amber Wilson (Jake), Garrett Sadler (Dana), Jaylen Wallace (Kate), Jenna Wallace (Dylon), Zane Dockery, Clayton Dockery (JC); great grandchildren Wiley Sadler, Lavanna Sadler, Lynleigh Wilson, Judd Wallace, Reese Wallace, Korbin Kinkade, Kingston Kinkade, Blaze Kinkade, Wyatt Wishard, and Waylon Wishard; sisters Frances Jones, Joyce Denney, Carolyn Criger, and Donna Holman (Hilton), In addition, numerous nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.
Serving as pallbearers will be Garrett Sadler, Jaylen Wallace, Jake Wilson, Jon Kinkade, Josh Wishard, Zane Dockery, Clayton Dockery, and Dylon Garcia. Honorary pallbearers will be Blaze Kinkade, Korbin Kinkade, Kingston Kinkade, Wyatt Wishard, Waylon Wishard, Wylie Sadler, Judd Wallace, Curtis Adkinson, and Jarred Shelton.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Dodd City Cemetery Association, P. O. Box 45, Dodd City, TX 75438.
The family would like to say a special "Thank You"" to the staff at Wesley House for the loving care of our mother.
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