Dorothy Mayhew

August 1, 1928 - April 1, 2021

Dorothy Jean Mayhew, age 92, of Whitehouse, Texas died Thursday, April 1, 2021 in a Tyler, Texas hospital. She was born in Brown County, Texas on August 1, 1928 to the late William Elisha and Mary Lula (Hagar) Wood. Dorothy grew up in Lindale, Texas where she met the love of her life, Lee Mayhew. Dorothy was retired after working for many years as store manager for many convenience stores in Tyler, Texas including Food Fast stores. She was the backbone of her family and her love for them was unconditional. Dorothy especially treasured her precious grandchildren and would occasionally have sleepover campouts and fishing by the lake with her making special breakfast for them in the morning. Dorothy was their biggest supporter but was also their loving critic. She was one of the most generous people you would ever meet and was always taking care of others. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Mayhew; great grandson, Luke Scott; and by 10 brothers and sisters. Dorothy is survived by her children, Donna Crawford and husband, Terry of Tyler, Texas, Beverly Arthur of Canton, Texas, Polly Morman and husband, Walter of Tyler, Texas and William Mayhew of Lone Star, Texas; 11 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.