Dorothy Courson

Dorothy Marie Courson, age 86, of Grand Prairie, passed away August 15, 2010 in Grand Prairie. A rosary will be recited and Mass of Christian Burial celebrated 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Tours, with Msgr. Isidore Rozycki as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Martin's Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Mrs. Courson was born August 13, 1924 in Tours, the daughter of Joseph J. and Frances (Hlavenka) Holzer. She attended schools in Tours and West. On March 29, 1947 she was united in marriage to Bill J. Courson in Dallas. He preceded her in death on November 20, 1980 The mother of six sons and one daughter, Dorothy dedicated her life to her family. Dorothy enjoyed visiting family and friends but her favorite activity was being the best mom and grandmother. Her parents and two brothers, Raymond Holzer and Joe Holzer also preceded her in death. Survivors include six sons, Greg Courson and wife, Gail of Highland Village, Mark Courson and wife, Lori of Denton, Fremont Courson and wife, Colleen of Garland, Stephen Courson and wife, Teri of Mesquite, Rodney Courson and wife, Vicky and Billy Courson, all of Grand Prairie; a daughter, Kathy Parker and husband, Ralph of The Colony; a brother, Billy Holzer of Albuquerque, New Mexico; three sisters, Bea Stewart of Waco, Genie Staggs of Irving, and Sister Angeline Holzer of San Antonio; 21 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; a great great grandaugher and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Pallbearers are Matt Holzer, Daniel Johnston, Chris Courson, Mark Courson Jr., Tommy Courson, Jimmy Courson, and Alex Courson, In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Saint Martin of Tours Parish, 301 St Martin's Church Rd, West, Texas 76691 or Odyssey Vista Care Hospice Association, 717 N Harwood St # 1500, Dallas Texas 75201.