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Dorothy “Dottie” Irene Edgar, 98, of Austin, Texas, passed away on September 5, 2024.

Dorothy was born in Palm Beach, Florida on August 22, 1926 to the late Martin and Lilian Niehaus.

Dorothy was raised as an only child in Port Arthur, Texas. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School, and then went on to travel to Minnesota, completing Western Union’s training courses to assist in the war efforts.

In 1946, Dorothy moved to Austin, Texas and married the love of her life, Joseph Isacc Edgar. Joseph was a war veteran who required much of

Dottie’s time, patience, and love once he returned.

Dorothy and Joseph lived to have two children, Rox Martin Edgar and Nancy Jo Edgar.

Dorothy was a loving, caring, strong, and devoted individual. She loved to play golf, go dancing, and garden.

She will forever be remembered for her strength and devotion to her family and friends.

Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Edgar.

Dorothy is survived by her two children, Rox and Nancy, her four grand- children, Nicole Edgar Jackson, Darcy Christine Edgar Robinson, Adam Edgar Lewis, and Joseph Allen Edgar, and her 9 great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held for Dorothy on Tuesday, September 10th, at 11:00 AM at Austin Memorial Park, 2800 Hancock Dr. Austin, Texas 78731.

In lieu of flowers, please send a donation in Dorothy’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.