Dorothy Compton

Dorothy Compton obituary, Mesquite, TX

Dorothy Compton

Dorothy Compton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Laurel Oaks Funeral Home & Memorial Park on Jan. 14, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

Dorothy Stanfield Compton passed away peacefully at the age of 98 on January 2, 2025. Dorothy was born on November 29, 1925 to A.L. "Buster" and Linnie Pearl Stanfield in Mesquite, Texas.
Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Vicki Compton Jenkins; two grandchildren, Jimmy D. and wife Donna L. Elkins, and John R. Elkins; five grandchildren, Austin, Jake, Reghan, John, James; sister, Faye Potter; and a host of family that loved her dearly.
Dorothy worked for B.F. Goodrich for over 45 years before retiring. She was a faithful member of First Baptist of Mesquite and volunteered at Sharing Life in Mesquite, Texas for 18 years. Dorothy was a loving mother and grandmother. She was loved by many and will be dearly missed.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Dorothy, please visit our floral store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Dorothy's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Dorothy Compton's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Dorothy Compton's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?