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MARGARET ELIZABETH ROWE DOLLAR ("Libby") 76, of Clear Lake City, Texas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 following a lengthy illness. Libby was a cancer survivor, having previously fought a courageous and graceful 16 year battle against the disease. Libby was born on October 7, 1936 in Mobile, Alabama, and is preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Harry Samuel Rowe and Helen Curry Rowe, and her loving husband, Jesse Neal Dollar. She is survived by sons, Harry and wife, Renee, of Nassau Bay, Texas, John and fiancé, Laurie Gajevsky of Pearland, Texas, and Tom and wife, Sherry, of Nassau Bay, Texas; daughter Katharine Cantu and husband, Arthur, of League City, Texas; and grandchildren Dr. Eric Dollar, Brian Dollar, Ashley Dollar, Zach Dollar, Jesse Cantu, Josh Cantu, Briana Cantu, Jackson Dollar, and Alyssa Cantu.
Libby was a graduate of the University of Alabama where she was a Chi Omega member and met Neal, her husband of 32 years. Neal's career took the family from Alabama to Clear lake City, Texas where they lived from 1966. Libby was a devoted and much loved wife and mother and made many wonderful lifelong friends. She was a beautiful woman of great faith who was an inspiration to all who met her and she will be dearly missed. She was also an original parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church and a volunteer in a number of charitable organizations including Helping Hands, Hospice and Meals on Wheels, to name a few. Libby loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, whom she cherished, as well as her beloved adopted poodles, BeBe and Ginger, and many other four legged friends throughout the years.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 10, 2013 at Crowder Funeral Home, 111 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster, Texas 77598, with a Rosary recited immediately following. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 15500 El Camino Real, Houston, Texas 77062. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Dickinson, Texas. Pallbearers will be Dr. Eric Dollar, Brian Dollar, Zach Dollar, Jesse Cantu, Josh Cantu and Larry Dollar.
In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions may be made in Libby's honor to Poodle Rescue of Houston, 13302 Schroeder Road, Houston, Texas 77070, or to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered at www.crowderfuneralhome.com
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Barbara Zakary Johnston
June 3, 2020
Libby was a childhood friend of mine. She was beautiful, talented, kind and paid attention to me (I was about 6 or 7 years younger than she). Libby gave me piano lessons one summer and it really helped me to play more difficult music. In fact one of the pieces she taught me (a version of Greig's piano concerto in a minor) I played at my HS graduation as "most talented" in my class. She is one of the most memorable people from my childhood.
John, Cindy, Cub & Jason Vain
June 11, 2013
Harry and Renee:
Our sympathy is extended at your time of loss. Libby was a fine lady and touched all of our hearts. Throughout her struggle with the illness you both were at her side and provided her with many years of support. She was blessed to have you, and we were all blessed to have known her and have her in our lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire Dollar family.
John, Cindy, Cub & Jason
Barbara Zakary Johnston
June 11, 2013
Lib was a wonderful encouragement to me when I was a struggling teenager; I took piano lessons from her when she was home from college in the summertime. I would spend the day tagging after her and her friends when I got to visit her "up on the hill" as a child(I am 5 years younger than she). My heart is filled with tears. I am sorry for your loss of your lovely mother/grandmother.
Sharon Jackson
June 10, 2013
Dear Family,
May knowing that your mother is at peace comfort each of you during this time of grief. Hold dear all of your memories and know that she was proud of each of you.
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Sharon Jackson
June 10, 2013
"If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again." My thoughts and prayers are with the family, Katharine I am thinking of you and yours during this time. Stay strong, and know that she is always with you.
Carolyn (Knapp) Coker
June 10, 2013
Dear Family,
Helen Rowe was my first grade teacher. Daughter, Margaret Elizabeth, was someone I looked up to...thankfully she shared her hand-me-downs with me, and I loved the whole family. Blessed by visiting with her mom and dad in their home often...(many classmates did), and lessons learned there are still precious memories often recalled throughout the years. For a short time after high school, I worked for Dr. Harry at Searcy. I am so sorry for your loss, and share your sorrow. Cling to the teachings, sweet moments, and good memories always, and God bless you. I pray the Lord will provide you comfort and the strength you need at this time. (from Mt. Vernon, AL).
Barbara (Pettis) Sellers
June 10, 2013
I remember your mom as a young lady who had grace and beauty! Have not seen her in years, but feel sure that she still kept those traits!
June 9, 2013
John and family
Your mother sounded like a beautiful woman to have been a cancer survivor all those years. We are only sorry we did not get to meet her. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you,John, these next few days.
Ron and Terrie Nelson
Amy Fagan
June 9, 2013
I am truly sorry to hear of Libby's passing. She was the definition of dignity, grace, and courage. I pray that God's healing hand bring the Dollar family peace and comfort.
Carolyn
June 9, 2013
Your Mom was a lovely person. I knew her through Chi Omega. I'm so sorry for your lose.
June 9, 2013
To Harryy and family,
Sorry for your loss. Libby holds a special place in our heart.
God bless you and yours,
Tom. And Kathy
June 9, 2013
So sorry for the loss of your mom.
sincerely, Tom and Elaine Britt
June 8, 2013
I share your grief. Bita
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