Dorothy Jo Williams' Obituary
Dorothy Jo Williams, of Irving and Carrollton, passed away on September 22, 2021 at the age of 92. She was born in Plano, Tx on January 4, 1929 to James M. Bridges and Pearl Denison. She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers, 2 sisters, and her husband Russ Williams, Jr. She is survived by her daughter Carol Clendinning and husband Ben, Grandson Ben II and wife Jill, Grandson Brent and wife Catherine, Granddaughter Michelle Valitutto and husband Paul, also 5 great-grandchildren: Ella, Logan, Alice, Russell Clendinning, and Olivia Valitutto.
Dorothy worked for Champion International as an executive secretary for 17 years. After retiring, she wanted something part-time. Upon the recommendation of her niece, Janice Hosey, she got a job at Solly’s barbecue in Addison. There she enjoyed meeting customers and cutting up with them and co-workers. It was one of the most fun jobs she ever had. She worked there until her first great-grandchild was born. She and Russ had the joy of keeping Ella and Logan until they started school. This kept them both young in spirit and gave them purpose in their senior years.
Dorothy also enjoyed cooking and entertaining. She was a devoted fan of the Dallas Cowboys and loved hosting football parties with family and friends. She loved country music and enjoyed dancing with Russ at various honky-tonks throughout Texas.
The most important things in her life centered around family and close friends. She was always planning dinners, cookouts, campouts, vacation trips with them. She was full of fun and laughter and made friends wherever she went. She will be missed by all that knew her and will forever be in our hearts.
There will be a celebration of life on November 24, 2021 at 10:00AM in Wildwood Chapel at Restland Memorial Park, 13005 Greenville Avenue, Dallas Tx 75243.
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