Dorothy Nell Hull
August 9, 1930 ~ August 13, 2026
A graveside gathering with military honors for Mrs. Dorothy Hull, 96, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Sardis Cemetery, under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs.
Mrs. Hull was a loving mother and a true Southern lady, known for her warmth, grace, and caring nature. She had a special love for flowers and plants and enjoyed surrounding herself with their beauty. In her younger years, she also enjoyed oil painting, which gave her another way to express her creativity and appreciation for beautiful things.
Mrs. Hull was a Christian by faith and an active member of Calvary Baptist Church for many years. She founded the “Senior Saints,” a group created to encourage the senior members of the church to remain active, involved, and continue sharing God’s word wherever they could. The group enjoyed fellowship together, including trips to Branson, Missouri, gospel singings, and other outings that allowed them to enjoy one another’s company while continuing to serve and share their faith.
Mrs. Hull proudly served her country in the United States Navy, a distinction she carried with pride throughout her life. Her connection to military service continued after her own time in uniform, as she was also a devoted military wife. Both roles reflected the strength, dedication, and steadfast spirit that were such an important part of who she was. She purchased copies of the Constitution of the United States and flags for each of the classrooms in the Hughes Springs School District.
Mrs. Hull was preceded in death by her husband, Lorin Hull; son, Martin Hull; daughter, Alice (Hull) Brown; brother, Glen; sister, Brenda; and infant sister, Peggy Sue.
She is survived by her son, Don Hull and wife Susan, with their daughter Caitlin Hull (Matthew Adkins) and grandchild Silvia; Also, daughter-in-law Gerry Hull (Martin) with their daughters Mallory Hull (Adam Coleman and children Zander and Zoie), and Mandy King (Andrew) and grandchildren Camden, Linley, Sullivan and Dovie.
In lieu flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Tunnel 2 Towers, or the WWII Memorial Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana .
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Graveside Ceremony: August 29, 2026 10:00 am
Sardis Cemetery
167 County Road 2921
Hughes Springs, Texas 75656
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She was a precious person … prayers for her family 🙏
She was a joy to know. I am so sorry for your loss.
Aunt Dot was so much more than my aunt. She was a treasured part of my life, a confidante, a historian, a storyteller, and one of the wisest women I have ever known. She was, without a doubt, my favorite aunt—and losing her leaves a place in my heart that can never be filled.
Aunt Dot and my Uncle Bud shared a love of nursing and healthcare with me, and whenever the three of us were together, I loved the stories we would share. They always told me how proud they were that I had chosen nursing as my life’s work—a dream I had carried since I was a little girl. Hearing that from them meant more to me than they probably ever realized.
Aunt Dot and I also shared another special love: tracing our family tree. Uncle Bud had caught the genealogy “bug,” and before long, Aunt Dot and I had it too! I loved discovering our family history with her, but even more, I loved hearing her stories of when she and my dad were young. To me, Aunt Dot was a wonderful historian. She carried pieces of our family’s story that I will treasure forever.
And then there were our phone calls. Somehow, a call with Aunt Dot could NEVER be less than two or three hours! We talked about everything—and I mean everything. We talked about our sweet Yorkies, her Stella and my Rudy, my plants, family, life, and all the things in between. She always had advice to offer, and I always loved hearing it.
But when the subject was something serious, she had a favorite piece of advice. She would say, “You know what you need to do, young lady? You need to talk to the Good Lord. He’ll help you better than me.” And somehow, those words always seemed to be exactly what I needed to hear.
I will miss those long conversations. I will miss her stories, her laughter, her wisdom, her advice, and simply knowing that she was there. I will miss having another call with my Aunt Dot where we could talk for hours and somehow still have more to say.
At 96 years old, she left behind a lifetime of memories, love, wisdom, and family history. I am so grateful that I got to be part of her life and that she was such a special part of mine.
The loss of her wisdom will be difficult for all of us, but especially for me. I will carry what she taught me, the stories she shared, and the love she gave me for the rest of my life.
Until we meet again, Aunt Dot… I love you, and I will miss you more than words can say. Give Uncle Bud, Mom & Dad and Grandma a big hug & kiss for me!
Rest peacefully, my dear Aunt Dot. And yes, I’ll keep talking to the Good Lord. ❤️