Dorothy Ponder

Dorothy Fay Ponder, 85, of Frost passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018, at her residence. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 26, 2018, at the Frost Cemetery with Rev. Melissa Graham of Line Street United Methodist Church in Hillsboro officiating.

Born February 2, 1933 in Crockett, Dorothy spent her youth in the state orphanage home in Corsicana. She attended school there and was a 1948 graduate. While still living in the state home, Dorothy completed her nursing studies and became a LVN. For several years she was employed at Memorial Hospital in Corsicana in the nursery before going to work for Trinity Mission in Italy for 30 years, retiring in 2003. On August 12, 1961, Dorothy was united in marriage to Ernest Coleman Ponder, Jr. In her spare time, she enjoyed sewing, doing laundry, and especially rocking her grandbabies and great-grandbabies. Dorothy was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan and her favorite bird was the Cardinal. She was of the Methodist faith.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband on November 8, 1996; and son-in-law, David Hazelwood on August 28, 2014.

Survivors include her two daughters, Debra Hazelwood of Frost and Patricia Ratcliff of Corsicana; four grandchildren, Jamie Hazelwood, Bobby Hazelwood, Erika Dowdle, and Randy Ponder, all of Frost; four great-grandchildren, Kadee Dowdle, Krista Dowdle, Bailee Dowdle, and Michael Dowdle, all of Frost; and many amazing friends and other family members.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1700 Lake Success Drive, Waco, TX 76710.

Graveside Service

Wednesday December 26, 2018 , 11:00 AM at Frost Cemetery