Dorris Mae Brown's Obituary
Dorris Asel Brown passed away on the 12th day of November, 2016 after a short illness. Dorris lived a long and lively life, recently celebrating 102nd birthday on September 3, 2016, with her family. Dorris will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Dorris was born in Warsaw, Missouri to her mother, Latie Alma Ross Stevens, and to her father, Richard A. Stevens. She grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, where she met her future husband in Wolferman’s Grocery Store. She married Earl Thomas Asel on Christmas Day 1937. In 1946 they moved to Dallas where they raised their 3 children: Earl Thomas Asel, Jr., Marilee Asel Lagow and Roger Steven Asel. Besides raising her children, Dorris had an active life in service. She volunteered for over 15 years at the Wadley Blood Bank and she was understandably proud of that service. She was a long time member of Munger Place Methodist Church and the Progressive Class at the church. She also was a member of and served on the Methodist Women’s Circle. Dorris also belonged to the Dallas Women’s Forum and Catch-up Club. After the death of her husband, Earl, Dorris met and married John Hall Brown, a well~ known architect and artist. During their time together they enjoyed being able to travel and made several trips abroad which they both loved. Dorris also loved being a part of John Hall’s wonderful family. After the death of John Hall, Dorris began a new life at the Hyatt Classic Residence where she made many friends and continued to enjoy her family, particularly her grandchildren. In recent years she had lived at Signature Point, but she did not let age imped~ her zest for life. The family is grateful for and thanks the many employees who befriended and, cared for Dorris in her life at Signature Point. Dorris is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Marcia Asel; her daughter and, son-In-law Marilee Asel and Jeff Lagow; and her son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Jerrye Asel. She adored being a grandmother and is survived by her grandchildren, Earl Thomas (“Trey”) Asel, Marcy Murray and Blake Russell Asel and his wife, Angela. It was with great sadness that she lost her granddaughter Ashley Asel several years ago. Dorris also felt she was lucky to have lived long enough to-enjoy great grandchildren: Ryan, Alex, Avery, Jack, Josh, Ben and Cooper Asel. She was happy to have her life further enriched with step-grandchildren: Savannah and Chaz Frederiksen and Vivienne Edgerton. Dorris loved and enjoyed her family. She loved being an aunt to her many nieces and nephews. She made friends easily and would want them to know how much they enriched her life. In lieu of flowers, the family would recommend those who so desire contribute to either of the following groups: DFW Humane Society, 4140 Valley View Lane, Irving, TX 75038 (www.dfwhumane.com) or Genesis Women’s Shelter at genesisshelter.org. No services are scheduled at this time.
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