Dorothy Schraeder

Dorothy Schraeder, 66, of Odessa, a homemaker, passed away on May 25, 2004, at her residence. She was born on November 12, 1937, in Peacock, Texas, to Rufus and Fannie Bilbrey.
Birds are chirping, the sky is bright, angels are singing, what a beautiful sight. I see the tears roll down your face. Please remember I’m in a better place. I have no pain, I’m feeling so well, God is with me I can tell. As I go on my journey, to my way home I look around and I’m not alone.
Mom and Dad are on my right, holding Joe Dale, what a beautiful sight. Charles, Harry, Birdie & Don are in front of me, waving me on.
Only cry for me awhile, close your eyes and you can see me smile. The warmth you feel in your heart, it’s just me letting you know we will never part.
My beloved children you’re not alone, you have each other, and you must go on. When you are sad, sit down for awhile, think of me and you will smile.
God works in many wonderful ways, we will see each other again one of these days. Every time you say a prayer you will know I am there.
Services will be held Friday, May 28, 2004, at 3 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Owen Sharp officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. She is preceded in death by son Joe Dale Neatherlin and three brothers and a sister. She is survived by four sons, Randy Gouard and wife, Dian, of Odessa, Lonnie Neatherlin and wife, Janie, of Odessa, Terry Joe Neatherlin of Odessa, Milton Neatherlin and wife, Kim, of Odessa; daughters, Felicia Sacraeder-Land of Odessa, Susie Whitfildt and husband, Rod, of Friday Harbor, Wash., Sandra Flat and husband, Mike, of Mineral Wells, TX., and C.J. Preston of Aurora, Colo.; brother Clarence Bilbrey of Lake Charles, La.; 16 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Tim Prewitt, Randy Gouard, James Davilla, Lonzo Neatherlin, Chris Haynes, Floyd Jackson, Shane Wagner and Perry Duetsch. Honorary Pallbearers will be Tony Prewitt and Randy Preston.
Services are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.