Wheeler, Dorothy Jean   	
  	
GILMER - Dorothy Jean (Ray) Wheeler, 89, passed away peacefully of natural 
causes at her residence in Longview, Texas, Friday, December 21, 2007. Mrs. 
Wheeler was born October 24, 1918, near Pritchett, in Upshur County, Texas, 
the only child of Clyde and Francis "Fannie" Ray. She lived most of her life 
in Upshur County. She married H.A. "Rhodie" Wheeler October 19, 1935. They 
resided in Glenwood for more than 70 years.  

She was first and foremost a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. She was 
also a talented seamstress, working for many years at Honey Togs in Gilmer 
and Gladewater. Mrs. Wheeler was a superb cook. Visitors always seemed to d
rop by at breakfast to sample her biscuits and gravy. Her chicken and dressing 
was a most requested dish. Anyone was welcome in her home. She was also a 
lover of animals. She was extremely proud of her two granddaughters, Renee 
Drew and Whitney Wheeler, a senior at Texas A&M. Mrs. Wheeler was a founding 
member of Glenwood Baptist Church.  

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and beloved son-in-law, 
Bob Arthur.

She is survived by her daughter, JoAnn Arthur of Longview; son, Larry Wheeler 
and wife, Anita, of Coppell, Texas; granddaughters. Renee Drew of Longview and 
Whitney Aurora Wheeler of Coppell. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Children's Medical Center of 
Dallas, Office of Development, 2777 Stemmons Freeway., Suite 1025, Dallas, TX  
75207-2230.  

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. today, December 23, 2007, at Croley Funeral 
Home Chapel in Gilmer, with Larry W. Osborne officiating. Burial will follow 
in Glenwood Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the time of service.

Published in the Longview News-Journal on 12/23/2007.