Dorothy "Dottie" Kay Barrow, of Devine, Texas, born September 23, 1961 in Greensboro, North Carolina, breathed her last breath and peacefully went home January 6, 2019 while surrounded by family.
Mother, grandmother, wife, sister, dear friend, soldier, artist, peacemaker. Her 57 years of life were so filled with love towards others that it could not be ignored. Each person she met was infected by her positivity and joy, and her love poured out in a never-ending stream. She was a mighty hero to her children. She was "mom" to all the neighborhood kids. She was the fun-loving "Dottie" to her friends and "Sissy" to her extended family. She was many things to many people, and all of her roles were filled with her love.
Dorothy is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sarah and Scott Stump; son and daughter-in-law, Jacob and Jasmin Barrow; grandchildren, Skielee Stump and Sophie Stump; brothers and sisters-in-law, Mickey and Melody Smouse, Tony and Kasha Smouse.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Sandra Godden Smouse.
Dorothy loved life and made sure to live each day fully. Even in her final years battling a terminal illness, she could not help but be a light to those around her. The final thing remaining in her as her days waned late was the unrelenting love she had firmly in her grasp. Her light was seen, felt, heard, and it will be so dearly missed.
So many thank-you's to everyone that filled her life, took the time to love her and be her friend. Though her light has left this world, we can rejoice in knowing that she is finally reunited with the Father.
A private service to celebrate Dorothy's life will be held at a later date.