Sara Frances Doty

1921 ∼ 2021

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Sara Frances Flowers Doty, 100, of Beaumont, Texas passed away peacefully at Serenity Assisted Living on June 18, 2021.

She was born March 5, 1921 in Goodman, Mississippi to Charlie Flowers and Leslie Nelms Flowers.

Sara was a resident of Groves for 69 years and was a member of First Baptist Church of Groves.

Sara worked for Port Neches Groves Independent School District as a teacher and retired after 29 years of service.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Leslie Flowers, husband, William Murphy Doty, daughter, Charlotte Leslie Anders, and 3 brothers.

Sara is survived by her daughter, Laurena "Fran" Norrid and husband Gary of Beaumont, granddaughter, Stacy Smith and husband Charles of Port Neches and great-grandchildren, Olivia Smith and Cooper Smith.

A visitation for family and friends will begin at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves with a graveside service to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves.

Friends wishing to make memorial contributions may send them to: American Cancer Society, 1222 Boston Avenue, Nederland, Texas, 77627 or the Salvation Army, 3145 25th Street, Port Arthur, Texas, 77642.

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Anonymous June 23, 2021

Sarah Doty was my 5th grade teacher and one of the best teachers I have ever known. She was kind and caring who made learning fun. I have was so lucky to have her as my teacher. My deepest condolences to her family.

Anonymous June 23, 2021

Mrs. Doty was like a mother to my mom and a grandmother to me and my sisters. She was family. She was a very special lady and will be greatly missed. My family sends their deepest sincere condolences to her family.

Anonymous June 23, 2021

Very thankful to have had the opportunity to have met Ms Doty! She was a Beautiful, and very Smart, Sweet Christian Lady! She will be greatly missed! Condolences to the Family! Love, Regina Gregory

Anonymous June 22, 2021

Mrs. Doty was one of my very favorite school teachers. We learned so many things and while learning we knew she cared and was our friend. She was truly beautiful inside and out. I am so sorry for your loss and I pray your precious memories will keep you smiling at a life well lived. In His Love, Sue Pinkston Greenway

Anonymous June 22, 2021

Mrs. Doty was my fifth grade teacher at Taft. I will never forget the day she actually took her hair down. It was so long and beautiful. My parents, also teachers, thought the world of her. Very gentle spirit. Wonderful memories.

Anonymous June 21, 2021

Mrs.Doty was my fifth grade teacher at Van Buren and my favorite teacher. She made School very interesting . We made lye soap At her house from ashes after we roasted Hot dogs. I had that chunk of soap a long time. I still have the goblet she gave us that we used for A craft project. Prayers to her family! She was a very Special lady.

Anonymous June 21, 2021

She tutored my son in reading, she was such a pleasure and he learned so much from her. 100 what a long life, my condolences to her family

Anonymous June 21, 2021

I've loved Sara Frances Flowers Doty since I was 14 years old. She was my dearest friend's mother and my mother's college friend. Ive never known a kinder, more loving and genteel woman. She taught my brother and tutored my granddaughter. I was honored to call her my friend and so glad I went to see her a couple of months ago. RIP Ms. Doty. Give Murphy a hug!

Anonymous June 21, 2021

Sara was another mentor of what a great teacher does, as well as just being one of the kindest & most knowledgeable Bible teachers I've known. Please accept my condolences for your loss.

Anonymous June 21, 2021

As a first year teacher in 1972 she checked on me to see if I needed help grading papers. She was kind in every wsy

Anonymous June 21, 2021

Mrs Doty was a customer at Snooper's Paradise and was such a joy to assist. She was an avid fan of Old World Christmas ornaments! So pleasant and always smiling.

Anonymous June 21, 2021

She was my 5th grade teacher at Taft Elementary in 1970(?). I remember two things about her: she encouraged us to read and challenged us to THINK. She was a very good teacher.