Dorothy M. Wetzel

Dorothy M. (Bearden) Wetzel, 89, of Hewitt, passed away, Monday, August 1, 2011, at Hillcrest Hospital. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 5, at Waco Memorial Park with John Bunum officiating. No visitation is scheduled. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneral Home.com.

Dorothy was born in Marlin, Texas to parents, Dave and Bertie Bearden. She graduated from Marlin High School. On October 25, 1940, she married Edward F. Wetzel, Jr. Dorothy retired from Owens-Illinois Glass Plant with 20 years of service. She was known for making arts and crafts. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward Wetzel; infant twin son; grandson, Steven Lee and four brothers.

Survivors include her daughter, Betty Ann Lee and husband, Johnny, of Elm Mott; son, Bobby Wetzel of McGregor; grandson, Keith Lee and wife, Stephanie of Ross; great-grandchildren, Jennifer Morosky and husband, Rick, of Ross, Steven Lee and Lacey Herring of West, Stetson Lee and Braxton Lee both of Ross; great-great -grandchildren, Caden Morosky, Dixie Morosky and Jaxson Lee; five step great grandchildren; brother, AJ Bearden and wife, Nancy, of Riesel; sisters, Norma Abel and husband, Bob, of Waco, Evelyn Denard and husband, Tommy, of Waco; a great number of nieces and nephews; special friends, Lanny and Rachel D