"I just heard of Dorothy's passing. She was a wonderful teacher and mentor. She was very influential in my life, and I admired her greatly. I was introduced to the science of psychology through her and she gave me wonderful opportunities as an undergraduate, and continued that support. I am now a professor at Our Lady of the Lake University, and it is with love and gratitude that I remember her. -Dr. Loranel Graham"
In loving memory of
Dorothy Anne Flannagan
October 30, 1951 - July 8, 2015
Dr. Dorothy Anne Flannagan of San Antonio, TX passed away peacefully on July 8th, 2015 in Austin, TX.
Born on October 30th, 1951 in Charlottesville, VA, she was the daughter of Samuel Henson and Bettie Anne Flannagan.
Dr. Flannagan graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Richmond, VA. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of South Carolina, a Master of Arts degree from the University of Richmond, and in 1990, a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from North Carolina State University.
Dr. Flannagan joined the faculty at The University of Texas at San Antonio in the Fall of 1990, served as the Associate Dean in the College of Liberal and Fine Arts and as the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. In 2001, she began her role as Dean of The Graduate School. As Dean, she worked with the academic colleges to increase the quality and quantity of academic opportunities and support services available to graduate students, implementing nearly 40 new doctoral and masters programs. In the Fall of 2009, she was named Vice Provost and Dean of The Graduate School.
Dr. Flannagan retired from the University of Texas at San Antonio in December 2014 as Professor, Vice Provost and Dean of The Graduate School.
Dr. Flannagans passion for her work was exceeded only by her love for her family, and her greatest joy was spending time with her only granddaughter, Katie.
She is survived by her son Michael Flannagan, granddaughter Katherine (Katie) Flannagan, husband Raymund Paredes, sister Elizabeth Edwards, brother-in-law Steve Edwards, niece Anne Edwards Robertson and her husband Joshua, nephew Sam Edwards, and her husbands daughter Sara Paredes, son-in-law Tony King and granddaughters Layla King and Julia King.
A private internment service for the family will be held in Richmond, VA. A memorial service will be held at the University Center in the Retama Auditorium (2.02.02) on the campus of The University of Texas at San Antonio in San Antonio, Texas on Friday, July 24th at 4:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to:
The Dorothy Flannagan Memorial Scholarship
c/o Office of External Relations
University of Texas at San Antonio
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, Texas 78249
Condolences may be sent to: www.harrellfuneralhomes.com.
Tributes
"Dear Raymund, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. My most sincere condolences, Manny Justiz"
"Dr. Paredes, please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers and we are truly sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Mark and Jennifer Poehl"
"Mike, I am so sad to learn of your mother's battle with cancer and her passing. She was a good friend and a great colleague and she will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. Please know that you are in my thoughts. Carol Satterfield Tate"
"Sending out heartfelt sympathy to Dorothy's family. She was a wonderful student and friend and will be greatly missed."
"Dot was a good friend in high school and a sorority sister. We may have lost touch but friendships are never forgotten. She lived a wonderful life and her many accomplishments will be remembered forever by her family and those whose lives she touched..of which mine was one. Deepest sympathies. Dale Monroe"
"Condolences to the Flannagan's Rest in peace, beloved Dorothy~ Haven"
"My thoughts are with all of Dr. Flannagan's friends, family, and former students at this time. I was glad to know Dr. Flannagan. She was an incredible mentor to so many students....so great, in fact, that our nickname for her while we were in grad school was "the cheerleader". She never stopped encouraging her students, and somehow she knew when they needed it the most. I am grateful to have known her. Rest In Peace, Dr. Flannagan."