DOROTHY HOWSE
Dorothy "Dot" Ann Howse, age 81, passed from this life Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Courtyard Rehabilitation Center surrounded by family. Dot was born June 16, 1943 in El Dorado, AR to the late Clarence B. and Lillie Lou Dison.
Dot was a nurse for over five decades, serving her longest tenure at Oakridge Nursing Center where she touched many lives. She owned and operated Dots Café at the old truck stop, where she cooked some of her favorites like hot-water cornbread and beef-tips and rice. Dot's story is unique, at one point she even drove an 18-wheeler across country. She loved music, although she was not classically trained, she could play anything by ear. Later, she became dedicated to travel and follow her son as he sang. One of her passions was shopping, she especially loved shopping at Shelly's Shoes. She leaves behind a great legacy and will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and one sister Deana Marie Dison.
Those left to cherish her memory include: her loving husband of forty-two years Robert "Buddy" Howse, four children Keith Owens and his wife Shelly, Tracye Howse, Cheri Howse, Karen Wolfe and her husband Bill; six grandchildren Bobby Jones, Blake Jones, Matthew Wolfe, Jonathon Hopper, Rachel Tribble, Bradley Summerville and his wife Harleigh, Benjamin Summerville; seven great-grandchildren Blaze, McKenzey, Kylin, Emma, Britni, Brandi, and Jackson, four great great-grandchildren; one sister Mary Lou Burroughs; as well as a host of extended family and friends.
Funeral services in her honor will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Perry's Funeral Chapel in El Dorado, AR, Tyler Williams officiating, internment following at Smyrna Cemetery in Faircrest Community. A time of visitation will be held from 5-7:00 PM Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the funeral home.