HRRVC as tour directors leading caravans to Alaska, NYC, and cruises to Hawaii. They retired to Donna, TX, Victoria Palms Resort, in 1992 and she launched her third career making beaded jewelry. Her warm and engaging smile could be found at the many craft fairs attended by the Winter Texans. Dorothy was actively involved in the resort community serving two terms on the Advisory Council and many years as the mailroom supervisor. You would find her giving tours to potential new residents, working the information desk, shuffle boarding, and playing dominos. She loved to dance and spend time with friends at the Elks Lodge in Weslaco, TX every Friday and Saturday night. She was a believer in Jesus and attended the Cowboy Church of the Valley. She was preceded in death by her husband Russell, brother Richmond Dennison, and sister Gladys Dunlap. She is survived by her daughter Mickey (Emery) Englade and son Gary (Karen) Hess both of Donna, TX, and residents of Victoria Palms. She had four grandchildren (Eric, Katie, Patty, and JR) and thirteen Great Grandchildren. A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held in Victoria Palms Resort ballroom in Donna, TX on Friday, April 12th, 2019 at 3:30 pm. The service will be officiated by Pastor Chris O'Loughlin, Cowboy Church of the Valley.