Dorothy Louise McClendon Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dorothy Louise McClendon (De Kalb, Texas), who passed away on February 24, 2025, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Dorothy Louise departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Dorothy Louise. Though Dorothy Louise may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Homer Sr. Clark and Farra Lee Clark; her brothers, Homer Jr., Earl and Doyle Clark; and her son Troy McClendon.
She is survived by: her daughter Lori; her son-in-law Preston Owen of De Kalb, Texas; and her grandson Micah Owen of De Kalb, Texas. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Friday, February 28th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Bates Family Funeral Home (601 E Front St, De Kalb, TX 75559). A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 28th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
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