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Dorothy Jean Barnett Menzdorf
6 Apr 1932 – 18 Dec 2023
| Birth | 6 Apr 1932 |
| Death | 18 Dec 2023 |
| Cemetery | Grove Hill Memorial Park Dallas , Dallas County , Texas , USA |
| Added by | Joel Farringer on 20 Dec 2023 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/262418986 |
Bio
Dorothy Jean Menzdorf was born in Del Rio, Texas on April 6, 1932 and passed away on December 18, 2023 in Dallas at the age of 91. Dorothy Jean (Barnett) Menzdorf, age 91 years, of Dallas, Texas, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023. She was born on April 6, 1932 in Del Rio, Texas to Minnie Pearl Barnett and Dee H. Barnett. Dorothy had an older sister, Evelyn (Barnett) Shely and a younger brother, Dee Barnett. She graduated from Marathon High School in 1950 and moved to Hamilton, Texas with her family shortly thereafter. Dorothy met Moritz August ("M.A.") Menzdorf in Hamilton and married him on May 31, 1952. Dorothy and M.A. settled in the East Dallas area in 1952. They had two children, Scott Menzdorf and Brenda Menzdorf. She worked for the telephone company, as a cafeteria cashier at Bryan Adams High School, at the Sears warehouse, and at the Hypermart Superstore until her retirement. Dorothy was very active with volleyball and basketball in high school; in her later years, she was active at the Harry Stone Center with senior activities such as line dancing. She loved to sew and make clothes for her children and she also enjoyed embroidery. Dorothy went on golf trips with her husband and members of the North Texas Senior Golf Association. M.A. and Dorothy also enjoyed going to the casino and spending time with family. Dorothy was a loving grandmother (Nana) to Malyssa and Alexandra and great-grandmother to Luke. She passed away on December 18, 2023 at Faith Presbyterian Hospice. Dorothy and M.A. were married for 71 years. She is preceded in death by her husband, M.A. Menzdorf, her parents, her siblings, and other dear family members. She is survived by her son, Scott (Jennifer) Menzdorf, her daughter, Brenda Menzdorf, her granddaughter, Malyssa (Austin) Hull, her granddaughter Alexandra (Patrick) Menzdorf, and her great-grandson, Luke Hull. The family would like to thank Dr. Ruffino and Dr. Cooper and the wonderful staff at Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas and Faith Presbyterian Hospice for their dedication and care. Thank you to lifelong friends and neighbors on San Juan Avenue who looked after Dorothy, especially after M.A.'s passing in August 2023. Grove Hill Funeral Home
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