Elaine Hart Dortch's Obituary
Elaine Hart Dortch passed away on October 2, 2010 after a valiant fight with cancer. Elaine was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico on August 29, 1952 to Leon and Laneta Hart. Elaine lived most of her adolescent life in East Texas and graduated from East Texas State University. Elaine was a devout educator and began her career teaching foreign languages throughout schools in East Texas. In the early 1990's Elaine moved to the Hill Country to teach at Llano I.S.D. When her son left for college, Elaine returned to her roots in East Texas, continued her education and received her Master's Degree from the University of Texas at Tyler. After receiving her graduate degree, Elaine became a diagnostician for Edgewood I.S.D., until she retired in August of this year. In addition to teaching, Elaine was a well known debate coach and led many teams to State Championships. Elaine's passion was her work and family but she also enjoyed caring for her home and garden.
Elaine was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Robert Hart and beloved Labrador, Prissy. She is survived by her son, Micah Dortch and his wife, Joy, of Frisco Texas, sister, Janice Coke and her husband, Crawford, of Longview, nephew, Casey Coke and his wife, Kelly and great-nephew Cameron, of Lewisville, Texas, two four legged friends Sugar and Lilly, and many other loving friends and family.
The family wishes to give its warmest appreciation to Dr. Larry Frase and Monica White, with Texas Oncology, Dr. Bob Mennel, Dr .Charles Connor, Comfort Keepers, Beacon Hospice and Sue Johnston and Connie Johnston.
Family visitation and celebration will be held at Rader Funeral Home in Longview, Texas on October 9, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Elaine was a dedicated animal lover and the family asks anyone wishing to make a memorial gift to consider the National Canine Cancer Foundation, 13835 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite 9-448, Phoenix, AZ 85032-5590 or their local humane society.
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