Dorothy Lois Breedlove

Dorothy Lois Breedlove affectionately known as Nanny by many family and friends died peacefully on May 31, 2022. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who gave selflessly to her family and community.

Dorothy was born April 1, 1919, in Clarendon to Clarence and Edna Phelps. After graduating from high school, she married David Finley McCleskey and worked for the Department of Defense during WWII until the birth of her son Mike.

Dorothy is remembered by her family for her fried chicken and chocolate pie dinners, her welcoming arms and her love of singing. She enjoyed golfing with Flip and playing card games with her friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband David who died in combat in WWII; second husband H.M. “Flip” Breedlove of 54 years; brothers Harold Phelps, Hugh Phelps, Haskell Phelps; sisters Mildred Hayes, Francis Lloyd; her stepson Mack Breedlove and his wife Janette Breedlove.

Dorothy is survived by her son Mike McCleskey and wife Judy Walker of Stephenville, Texas; the mother of her grandchildren Deanna McCleskey of Denton, Texas; her grandchildren Lisa Davis and Brandon McCleskey both of Denton; step-grandchildren Mark Breedlove of Austin, Stacy Vickers of Stephenville, Verne Walker of El Paso, Jim Walker of Walnut Springs and Misty Walter of Stephenville; numerous great-great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Dorothy’s life will be held in the fall at the Clarendon Cemetery.
Donations to a local Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program, Clarendon Cemetery, or a charity of your choice can be made in Dorothy’s name.