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Dorothy Casey Obituary
DOROTHY MARIE RAYBURN CASEY
Born on March 10, 1942 in Hockley, Texas
Passed Away September 26, 2019 at her home in Houston, Texas
Age 77
Dorothy was born to Earl T. Rayburn and Minnie Lee (Zube) Rayburn and grew up on her parent’s farm in Hockley, Texas. She graduated Waller High School (1960) where she played Basketball & Volleyball. From there she graduated from Southwestern Business School. Dorothy married her husband James B. Casey Jr. on June 17, 1961 and spent many years raising their 3 children in the Catholic Church. As a mother Dorothy adored each of her children and always made sure they were well dressed and taught to put their best foot forward in life. She also taught them compassion for others and to serve their community.
She started working for Southwestern Bell as a directory assistance operator and following that she started her long-time career as a REALTOR® in 1979. Dorothy loved her time in real estate where she met many of her lifelong friends. Many people included her and James in their family events and celebrations. In 1982 they decided to buy the company they worked for and spent 40 years working together to build what exist today. The agents loved her and looked to her for guidance not just in their careers but in their life.
Dorothy spent many years along with her husband serving her community with the Houston Cy-Fair Lions Club. She served as the president of the club, membership chairman. During this time, she spent many hours working the Cy-Fair Rodeo, Lions Ball Park concessions, Wreaths Across America, Texas Lions Camp, Boys & Girl Country and many other projects raising funds for the Camp and families in her community.
THE FAMILY
DOROTHY IS SURVIVED BY HER HUSBAND OF 58 YEARS
James Bernard Casey Jr.
Children
Ann Marie Gilmore & Husband Darwin Lee Gilmore Jr., Theresa Dianne Casey & Husband David L. Olivarez, Preceded in Death by Marjorie Lucille Coram
Grandchildren
Lisa Marie Davenport, Kathleen Ambriz & Husband Andrew Ambriz, Darwin Lee Gilmore III & Wife Rowan Doyle, Tiffany Chantel Sowell & Husband Justin Sowell, Benjamin Clyde Casey Gilmore & Wife Jennifer Langley-Gilmore
Great Grandchildren
Scott Allen Davenport Jr., Braeden Cole Davenport, Kyler Lane Davenport, Jesse Endres, Jeremiah Endres, Elizabeth Langley, Cody Langley, Andrew Ambriz, Emmett Ambriz, Parker Sowell, Tucker Sowell, Jason Langley, Jaxson Langley-Gilmore
THE MEMORIAL SERVICE
10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 5, 2019
Klein Funeral Home
9719 Wortham Blvd.
Houston, TX 77065
CLERGY
Randy Mellen
Celebration of Life
Following the Memorial, the Houston Cy-Fair Lions Club will be hosting a Celebration of Life at the Lions Den located at 9600 West Little York Rd.
Houston, Texas 77040
Memorials
For those desiring, Memorials can be made to Boys & Girls Country at 18806 Roberts Road, Hockley, TX 77447 281-351-4976 or to the Texas Lions Camp https://www.lionscamp.com/
Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Casey
34 Entries
LINDA VILLARREAL
October 8, 2019
Beautiful--Kind--Caring--Forthright, that, and so much more. . .I will never forget her. May she rest in peace.
Chip Byas-Ortega
October 7, 2019
Lucky to have met Dot on the purchase of our first home in Cypress over 30+ yrs ago. Respected. Candid. Sterling reputation. She will be greatly missed. Best wishes to the all her family and friends.
Gayle and AJ Ross
October 4, 2019
An amazing lady. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Gods peace to all of her dear family.
Elaine Bramall
October 4, 2019
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God's peace be with you.
Jessie Rhea
October 4, 2019
Sorry for your loss,prays for Bud and fa.ily,
John & Terry Peterson
October 4, 2019
If you knew Dorothy, You knew she loved her Houston Teams, The Astro's, Rockets , and Texans
She will now be Cheering them on from Heaven, Because that is what Dorthy dose. As we miss her , make no mistake she will not only be Cheering her teams, She will be Cheering on her Family and Friends to live their best lives. Thank you for being such a great roll model to us all, Love John and Terry
Colleen Pye
October 3, 2019
An ICON ..a very special lady. In my real estate career.. a few lessons along the way. You will not be forgotten.
Colleen Pye 281-932-2784
Kelly Gilman-Post
October 3, 2019
I have many fond memories of Dorothy. Her caring heart and honest communication always inspired me. I know she is dancing in heaven right now, but she will surely be missed on earth! Praying for the whole family.
Michael A Casey
October 3, 2019
Blessed Blessing Others is Always Bud and Dorothy , lifelong Motto and just like the Motel 6 Motto and Commercial Bud And Dorothy would always leave the light on for anyone they met and Greeted couldn't asked for Better and Awesome Sister-inlaw Always Love You Dorothy you'll always be Missed but Never Forgotten
Maricel/Starr Kamat Borja
October 2, 2019
Nice lady with a big heart ❤ May you Rest In Peace auntie Dorothy youll be missed! My deepest Condolence to uncle Buddy and family...
Maricel/Starr Kamat Borja
October 2, 2019
Nice lady with a big heart ♥ May you rest and peace auntie Dorothy youll be missed...
Tejay & Teresa Pharis
October 2, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear of Dorthy's passing. She was the sweetest, most kind & beautiful lady..We had the pleasure of having her as our realtor/friend on purchasing and selling of several homes.. Our deepest condolences to Bud and all of her family..❤
Aurora & Chuck Pollock
October 2, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Ro Rueda
October 2, 2019
I will always miss my wonderful Texas Mom's smile and sweet hugs. Rest in peace miss Dorothy.
Mark and LaDonna Langley
October 2, 2019
Precious lady with the biggest heart. She always made time for others and did so much for the community. Dorothy...love you and will miss you at events for the kids and grandkids. Prayers and much love to Bud, Ann, and Theresa.
LaSherrie Clark Ervin
October 2, 2019
Dorothy I will miss your smile and your friendship.
Albert Villegas
October 2, 2019
The few months that I knew her, she was a very sweet and loving lady.
I met her when she would come with Bud to the VA hospital.
I sure do miss her, I still hear her voice telling me " you do good ok"
Miss you mama!
With love,
Albert Villegas
Va hospital escort
Mary Sanford Snow
October 1, 2019
Sweet, lifelong friend. We attended twelve years of school together first in Hockley then graduating at Waller High School. Dorothy coached me through all of my high school math classes. I truly feel like I could still be sitting in some of those chairs if it wasnt for her patience, and persistence. A piece of my past is now missing. However I know where she is and that I will see her again in heaven.
Connie Peirce
October 1, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear of Dorthy's passing. She was a kind & beautiful woman. My deepest condolences to Bud and all of her family.
Terry Jeanes
October 1, 2019
Condolences to the Casey family . Recall Dorothy's kind and fun side when accompanied by Bud many years ago at Century 21 events.
Lu Ann Hartnett
October 1, 2019
A true loss which will be felt by hundreds over time! We loved you, Dorothy. You were a wonderful example of one who gives and gives never thinking of personal cost
Jonathan Cooney
October 1, 2019
We will miss Dorothy. I know we will see our good friend again soon. Our heart and prayers go out to her family. Especially Bud.
Elizabeth Hilbun
October 1, 2019
Thoughts and prayers to your family. She was a true joy to know!!!
Amanda (Yackley) Malavase
October 1, 2019
You were such a wonderful woman Dorothy. No doubt heaven will be happy to have you, you'll be a wonderful angel!
Prayers and thoughts with you Bud and family.
Debby Giraud
September 30, 2019
Such a sweet and loving lady. She will be so missed.... until we meet again......... Sweetie !!! ♥
Victoria Jones
September 30, 2019
Always a smile and a sweet disposition. May the Lord bring comfort to her family and friends.
Alisa Morse
September 30, 2019
Such a beautiful person. She will be missed.
SEAN CASEY
September 30, 2019
My aunt was an angel on earth.never an I'll word towards anyone,with a door that stayed open to everyone.all I ever felt was love and warmth from this women and boy could she cook.i have countless memories of her going out of her way just for me,especially her potato salad.she was a hugger and always made me feel at home on my visits.i love you aunt dorothy but I know u are in Gods kingdom and I will see you again one day.Gone but never forgotten.
Etha Browning
September 30, 2019
I wish we could be there with you at this time. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Carmen Paulsen
September 30, 2019
I am so sorry to hear about Ms. Dorothy. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I will really miss seeing her. She was such and awesome person and now God is the lucky one to have her with him. I am so sorry for your loss. RIP Ms. Dorothy. With Deepest Sympathy, Carmen Paulsen
Jeanie Haskins
September 30, 2019
She was a very nice lady. Remember all the good memories. Very sorry for you loss.
Carol and John Carey
September 29, 2019
Dorothy was always a thoughtful and loving friend. She and Bud drove to College Station for our wedding just 6 years ago. That meant so very much to me. Her kind and tender spirit always gave us strength and encouragement when we were going through a tough time. I can remember her and Bud telling us about there lifelong love story, what an inspiration and hope to us all. There are still many more special things to say about Dorothy, I'm sure you all already know she will be deeply missed by so very many people that she touched.
Sandy and Chuck Martin
September 28, 2019
Heaven certainly gained a wonderful, loving, hard working Angel when Lion Dorothy arrived. She was part of the backbone of the Houston Cy-Fair Lions Club. She will be terribly missed. We send our love, thoughts, and prayers to Lion Bud, daughters Anne, Theresa, and the entire family.
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