Doris Dugan

In Loving Memory of Doris Evelyn Freeman Dugan March 10, 1933 – December 16, 2023 Doris Evelyn Freeman Dugan, a vibrant and talented artist, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on December 16, 2023, in Terrell, Texas. Born on March 10, 1933, in Dallas, she was the daughter of J B and Ola Mae Huse Freeman. Raised by her grandparents John and Anna Dill Haynes Freeman, Doris spent her formative years in Forney, Texas and graduated from Forney High School. She was a woman of many passions, with a love for family that shone brightly during every holiday gathering. Her home was a place of warmth and celebration, filled with the aroma of delicious dishes lovingly prepared for her family and friends. An accomplished artist, Doris expressed her creativity through oil paintings, sculptures, and various other media. She identified as a colorist, infusing her works with bright, vibrant hues that reflected the richness of her spirit. Her artistic talent was a source of inspiration for all who were fortunate enough to experience her creations. Doris shared a love for travel with her husband, David Houston Dugan, whom she married in Dallas on August 12, 1950. Together, they explored 49 of the 50 states, creating cherished memories along the way. Her appreciation for literature led her to enjoy poetry and reading, with a particular fondness for biographies and memoirs, especially those highlighting the stories of women. She faced the challenges of life with grace and resilience, always finding strength in the love and support of her family. Doris was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband David H. Dugan, her children James Robert Dugan and Dianne Jernigan, her brother Robert Freeman, as well as a granddaughter and three great-grandsons. She is survived by her loving daughter-in-law Mary Dugan of Quitman, daughters Karen Dugan of Wills Point and Catherine Jenkins of Brenham, and son Chris Dugan and wife, Karla, of Crandall. Doris leaves behind a legacy of love through her 12 cherished grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. A funeral service in honor of Doris's life will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Max Slayton Funeral Chapel. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects starting at 10:00 am until the service begins. Following the service, interment will take place at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Scurry, TX, where Doris will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband, David. Doris Evelyn Freeman Dugan will be deeply missed but forever remembered for her vibrant spirit, artistic talent, and the enduring love she shared with her family. May she rest in eternal peace.

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Doris Dugan

December 16, 2023