Obituaries

Dorothy Jean Stockton, 91, of Sherman, Texas passed away on January 16, 2025.

She was born in Sherman, Texas on December 10, 1933. Dorothy graduated from Sherman High School in 1952. She was married to John Edward Stockton on April 22, 1960.

Dorothy worked at several jobs throughout her life, but her final, most fulfilling job was the manager of the Senior Citizen Center in Denison, Texas.

Dorothy’s passion was her family and she loved being involved in family activities and fun with her many friends in the Grayson County area.

Dorothy is survived by daughter Johnna Jean Nowlin and husband, Keith, of Sherman, Texas; daughter Janet Elaine Baxter and husband Mike, of Sherman, Texas; son Jed Hamilton Stockton of Durant, Oklahoma; daughter-in-law Carolyn Stockton Illif and husband Randy; grandchildren Jamie Morris and husband Daron; Heather Ary and husband Ben; Scott Nowlin and wife Kristin; John Nowlin and wife Eliana; Blake Stockton and wife Katrina; Tyler Stockton and fiancé Megan; Rachel Watson and husband Cody; Ryan Stockton and fiancé Se’a; Veronica Millhollon; great grandchildren, Christian Millhollon, Skyler Kreil, Drake Nowlin, Wyatt Nowlin, Abigail Stockton, Hannah Stockton, Lilly Stockton, Marshall Stockton, Eli Stockton and Zach Nowlin.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents Verner Jefferson Brown and Lillie Fae; her husband, John Edward Stockton; and her son, Jay Verner Stockton.

Family night will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21 at Dannel Funeral Home with the funeral following the next day at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January 22 at the DannelFuneral Home Chapel.

To leave an online condolence to the family, please visit dannelfuneralhome.com.