Mrs. Dorothea Marie VanGheluwe's Obituary
Dorothea Marie (Stennett) VanGheluwe passed away November 14, 2019 at the age of 94.
Dorothea was born on May 21, 1925 in Joaquin, Texas to Robert Lee Stennett and Fannie May Stennett and was one of two children. She was also a graduate of Dallas Methodist Hospital Nursing Program.
She is preceded in death by her parents, sister Johnnie Lee Stennett and husband of 60 years, Richard VanGheluwe.
She is survived by her children, Judy VanGheluwe (Bob Miller), Denny VanGheluwe (Donna), Betty Van Gheluwe (Kim Monnier), Nancy VanGheluwe-Stanley (Bob Stanley). She is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
Dorothea always had a beautiful smile on her face and lit up every room she entered. People who knew her commented on how she never complained and was always appreciative. When people asked her how she can be so positive, Dorothea would answer “Each day when I wake up, I'm grateful for a new day."
Services will be Tuesday November 19, 2019.
Visitation is at 1:00 pm, followed by the Rosary and a Funeral Mass at Warren Chapel, St. Dominic Village, 2401 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, Texas 77021.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Dominic Village Senior Care Community in her honor.
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