Dorothy Gonzales, 89, of Waco, passed away July 6, 2015.
Graveside Service: Thursday, July 9, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Dresden Cemetery FM 744, Barry, TX 75102
Visitation: Wednesday, July 8, 2015 from 6-8 p.m. at Lake Shore Funeral Home
Dorothy was born December 10, 1925 in Spur, Texas to the late L.A. and Myrtis (Gorham) Melton. She graduated from Blooming Grove High School in 1943. Dorothy married Pete Gonzales in 1944. She loved to crochet and enjoyed making blankets and other items for her friends and family. Dorothy will be missed dearly.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Pete Gonzales; and brother, Maurice Melton.
She is survived by her children, Morris Gonzales, Marsha McClellan and husband, Bill, Tony Gonzales and wife, Jennifer, Terri Choate and friend, Shane Short, and Tim Gonzales and wife, Susan; grandchildren Misti, Josh, Joey, Stacy, Billy, Jodie, Tiffany, Chris, and Terra; nine great-grandchildren; very special friend, Madeline Brannon; and numerous other relatives.
The family would like to thank Providence Hospital 3rd floor and Hospice nurses and caregivers, The Atrium Physical Therapy staff and roommate and special friend Charlene Sherler.
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What a beautiful, kind lady, Dorothy Gonzales. She shared the room with my mother, Charlene Scheler, at Atrium and Bob and I enjoyed visiting Mom and Dorothy as well. Dorothy always made certain Mom’s hair was all “pretty” before she had her doctor appointments. She was always there to help mom when she needed help.
She was full of love for her family and the Lord. She will be missed very much.
I am very grateful for her and knowing her., and we know her family will grieve over their loss.
May she rest in peace.
Such a beautiful soul, she will be missed by all of The Atrium staff & residents. I will never forget our morning talks. Prayers to all family & friends.
This beautiful woman will be missed by many. I Had the pleasure of knowing her (the ol lady)as I called her for 35 years .She was a pleasant to be around. Many memories of her will be cherished. Our condolences go out to her family n many many friends. God Bless n good bye but never forgotten . Ol Lady !!!??????
Our deepest sympathy to the Gonzales family on the loss of your dear sweet mother/grandmother. She was my moms roommate ((Charlene Scheler). I helped her get out of some of her crochet jams. She did some beautiful crochet. I will miss her smiling face, her sweet spirit & mom will miss the care she took of her. She was a very special, sweet lady. May she rest in peace!