Dorothy Anderson Hoffmann

Dorothy Anderson Hoffmann, 90, of Eastland Texas, was welcomed into the arms of her Savior on January 20, 2016. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 25, 2016, at the First United Methodist Church in Eastland. Graveside services will be held immediately thereafter at the Eastland Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Edwards Funeral Home on Sunday, January 24, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Dorothy was born on November 22, 1925 in Cisco, Texas. She was the second of two children of Eldon Dean Anderson and Myrtie Hildreth Anderson. Dorothy was raised in Cisco, Texas, where she graduated from Cisco High School. She attended the University of Texas, Austin, and thereafter graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in Home Economics. In addition to school, she was a member of the San Souci Social Club (Kappa Alpha Theta) and the Home Economics Club.

After college, she taught school in Brownfield, Texas. On January 27, 1949, she married the love of her life, W. H. "Bill" Hoffmann, Sr. They made their home in Eastland, Texas, where they raised 3 children. Dorothy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She lived life to the fullest and was happiest when surrounded by her family and friends. Her love of the Lord was evident in everything she did, and it served to light her path on this earth.

While living in Eastland, she was actively involved in the First United Methodist Church of Eastland, and later while living in Fort Worth, Christ Chapel Bible Church. She had non-stop energy and loved to swim, paint, sculpt, cook and shop. Surpassing her incredible outward qualities, her true inward beauty and loving spirit illuminated every aspect of her life and put smiles on everyone who came in contact with her.

Dorothy leaves behind her family, who will always remember her for her steadfast faith in our Heavenly Father, and the courage and grace she displayed throughout her life. She will always serve as an inspiring example of a Godly woman who lived her life for Christ. Her survivors include her son, W. H. "Bill" Hoffmann, Jr., of Eastland; daughter, Kay Swanson and husband, Johnny, of Fort Worth, Texas; daughter, Ginger Smith, and husband, Jett, of Fort Worth, Texas; grandsons, Ryan Swanson, Matthew Swanson and Dillon Smith; granddaughter, Summer Smith; great grandchildren, Blake and Brook Swanson; nephews, Mike and David Anderson of Cisco, Texas and Dallas, Texas, respectively; nephew, C. W. "Trey" Hoffmann III, of Dallas, Texas; and niece, Tiffany Turetzky, of Ramsey, New Jersey.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Eldon Dean Anderson, and her husband, W. H. "Bill" Hoffmann, Sr. Dorothy's family would like to acknowledge and extend their sincere appreciation to all the many caregivers who lovingly cared for Dorothy during her struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Dorothy's life was made significantly better because of them.

Memorials for Dorothy may be sent to:

Eastland Memorial Hospital
304 S. Daugherty
Eastland, Texas 76448

American Alzheimer's Association-North Central Texas Chapter
2630 West Freeway, Suite 100
Fort Worth, TX 76102

James L. West Alzheimer's Center
1111 Summit Ave.
Fort Worth, Texas 76102

or a charity of your choice.