Billie Viola “Dodie” Shivley

Billie Viola “Dodie” Shivley, age 80 of Orange, Texas, passed at her home away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, February 26, 2016 in Nederland, Texas. A private family inurnment will be held in Hopkins County, Texas at a later date.
Viola was born in Sulphur Spring, Texas on August 9, 1935 to the late Dove H. Sartin, Sr. and Mozelle Tantan Sartin. She was retired from Owens Illinois and was a member of the Church of Christ Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband Bud Shivley, son Kenneth Shivley, brother DH “Chig” Sartin, Jr., sister Anne Sartin Taylor, infant brother Sydney Steven Sartin and nephew Stuart R. Taylor.
Survivors include her daughter, Kathy Shivley Buchanan and husband John of Port Arthur, TX. Two adopted children, Les and Shawn Self. One brother, Buford Dale Sartin of Orange, TX. Four grandchildren; Gena Ennis of Nederland, TX, John M. Buchanan, Brian P. Buchanan and Jacob C. Buchanan. Great grandson Patrick Ennis of Nederland, TX and seven great grandchildren. As well as numerous nieces and nephews.