Dorothy Moody Flanagan

Dorothy Moody Flanagan

April 28, 1928 — December 21, 2019

Dorothy Moody Flanagan was born April 28, 1928, in Austin, Texas and passed away after a brief illness on Nov. 29, 2019. A memorial service will be held Dec. 21 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Grace Presbyterian Church, Houston, Texas.

Dorothy graduated from Austin High School and received an Associate degree from Stephens College. She lived in Austin until 1980, when she and her husband Frank traveled for his work and then in retirement. In 1991, they settled in Marble Falls where they lived until 2009 when they moved to Houston. Dorothy loved gardening and cooking for friends and family. She was a gracious, loving woman who never met a stranger.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Flanagan; and son-in-law, Rick Vail. She is survived by her sister, Shirley Moody Henly; as well as daughters, Elaine Wiswell Peterson and husband Bob, Laura Wiswell Vail, and Sharon Wiswell Mills and husband David. She also was blessed with four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren who affectionately called her "Sugar".

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Grace Presbyterian Church in Houston, Texas for hosting Dorothy’s service, or to Houston Hospice.

The family would like to thank Avanti Senior Living Towne Lake and Houston Hospice for their loving care.