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Dorothy Nell Weedin Teague Groom

17 Apr 1929 – 26 Apr 2009

Birth17 Apr 1929
Death26 Apr 2009
CemeteryFour Mile Cemetery
Van Zandt County , Texas , USA
Added bysnipps on 16 Mar 2025
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Dorothy Groom dies By Pearl Cantrell Monitor Staff Writer MABANK–A lady dear to the hearts of many in Mabank died April 26. Dorothy Nelle Groom, 80, died of complications following a surgery in Tyler Sunday. Her death comes a year after her step-son Leon Groom's passing. She and Estle Groom were married Dec. 7, 1985, after the death of Annie Groom. The couple have enjoyed one another's company on many trips with family and friends. To Estle's sons, Terry, Leon and Roger, she filled the void left when their mother died without trying to replace her in their hearts. And they grew to love her very much. Daughter-in-law Jan Groom, fondly recalls Dorothy's hospitality and ways she warmed her grandchildren's hearts toward her. "She would always play with my son, saying ‘boo!' That's how she became the ‘boo-granny' to Ryan (now 5)," Jan said. Jan also enjoyed working with her at the shoe store in Mabank on Third Street from 1986 to 1996. "She was very pleasant to be around," she added. Though indispensable as the family-gathering cook, presenting a large kettle of pintos, mouth-watering banana puddings, chocolate and coconut cream pies, she also was a strong support to the Prairieville Baptist Church. She served as Sunday School secretary for 30 years, and sang in the choir up until she got sick a few years ago. "She was always on hand when there was work to be done in the church kitchen," Ailene Smith said. "She sure was a good cook. We're going to miss her pies." Smith also noted that Dorothy worked for many years at Texas Instruments in Richardson. Her hospitable ways were also noted by those who knew her well. "Everyone loved her at the store. She was always so bubbly," Groom & Sons' Ace Hardware, Inc. executive secretary Julie Bonner said. Her sister Gloria Autry said, "Not only was she my sister, but she was also my best friend." Bob Sapp, a friend of Dorothy's since childhood, and who also became kin through marriage said, "Her gentleness and love for people shone through. She was always so very sincere in her love for others. "She was a tremendous lady – always, every bit a lady," he added. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dorothy Nelle Groom Services for Dorothy Nelle Groom, 80, Mabank, were held April 29, 2009, at the First Baptist Church of Mabank. Burial was in Four Mile Cemetery under the direction of Eubank Cedar Creek Funeral Home in Mabank. She was a homemaker and member of the Prairieville Baptist Church. Groom was born April 17, 1929, in the Wise community in Van Zandt County and passed away in Tyler April 26, 2009. She was preceded in death by her mother and father Bessie and Cleveland Weedin, her sisters Lucille Ureck, Velma Howell, Francis Shelton, Eddie Sapp, Evelyn Sapp, her first husband J.C. Teague, son Dale Teague, stepson Leon Groom, great-grandchildren Jessica Tarlton and Samuel Carter. Survivors include her husband Estle Groom; daughter Claudette Tarlton and husband Eddie; sisters Elouise Paige, Gloria Autry and brother Kenneth Weedin; stepdaughter-in-law Jan Groom; stepchildren Terry Groom and wife Tracey, Roger Groom; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends. Pallbearers were Adam Carter, Billy Jack Tarlton, Bobby Tarlton, James Waugh, Chad Groom, Danny Groom and Zack Groom.

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