Dorothy Anthony Denton, 89, of Center, passed away March 2, 2012 at Green Acres Nursing Home in Center. She was born June 5, 1922 in Shelby County to William Samuel Anthony and Kizzie Frances Baggett Anthony. Mrs. Denton was a member of the Old Orange Baptist Church in Orange, Texas.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Sunday, March 4, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, March 5, 2012 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Kerry Green and Bro. Ronnie Wheeler officiating. Interment will follow at Sardis Cemetery with Bro. Dale Pate officiating.

She is survived by:
Special niece, who she lovingly referred to as "Sister", Billie Hooper of Shelbyville

Daughter, Jan Freeman of Bridge City

Grandson, Brandon Freeman and wife Casey of Tulsa Oklahoma

Granddaughters;
Kristen Freeman and fiancé, Jordan Bell of Bridge City
Nikolle Freeman of Bridge City

Great Grandchildren;
Olivia Freeman
Joslyn Freeman
Jakub Freeman

Son-in-law of 23 years, Robert Freeman of Bridge City

Other nieces and nephews;
Mary Guidroz Ima Hendricks
Doris Thompson Linda Rachall
Maxine Hayes Shirley Owens
Mary Ann Clements Gordon Fred Anthony
Marlin Anthony, Jr.

Special Sister-in-law, Gertie Anthony of Carencrow, Louisiana

Numerous great nieces and nephews
A host of friends

Preceded in death by:
Parents, William Scott And Kizzie Frances Anthony
Brothers; Lee Anthony, Wood Anthony, Jim Anthony, Marlin Anthony, Felix Anthony and Dick Anthony
Sister; Evie Wagstaff
Father of her daughter, Harry Denton