Dortha DeWitt

Dortha Dewitt, 104, of Sabinal, formerly of Red Rock, Texas passed away on July 5, 2025, at her residence.Dortha was born on July 19, 1920, in Haskell, Texas to Willie (Cooner) and FM Benton.

Viewing will be held on July 18, 2025 at 1 p.m. with a funeral service at 2 p.m. at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary. Interment will follow at Sabinal Cemetery.

Dortha found joy in tending her garden and spent many hours quilting and crocheting beautiful pieces for her loved ones. She was a woman of faith who loved reading her Bible and Louis L’Amour books. 

Dortha married Virgil DeWitt on July 16,1939 in Sabinal, Texas.

Dortha is survived by two sons, Ramon DeWitt of Red Rock and Leon (CJ) DeWitt of Redding, California; two brothers, John Benton and Bill Benton; 11 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; 19 great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Dortha is preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Dewitt; daughter, Fairy Lea Dickson and her husband, Bill; Frances Twillie, three brothers, Olin Benton, Jessie Benton, Jerry Benton; and grandson, Greg Dickson, and wife, Kathy, 

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Hospice of Bastrop and to her nurse, Mischelle, for their compassionate care.