Doris Denman, 86 of Salado died today, July 9 at her residence

Doris Ann Denman, age 86, met her Lord and Savior face to face on July 9, 2014. Her husband of 65 years, Robert, was by her side.

She was born at home in Walters, Oklahoma on August 1, 1927 to Ben and Zora Hutchins. She had three older brothers - Ben, Jr., Bob and Bill. Her family moved to Lawton, Oklahoma in 1940. Doris attended Sullins College in Virginia, Cameron Junior College in Lawton and Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee.

Having given her life to Jesus at an early age, she started teaching in Bible School at the age of thirteen and continued to serve Him until her death. In multiple churches, Doris taught the Bible to all ages, contributed her talents to various committees, and was known as a prayer warrior.

On June 12, 1949, she married her lifelong sweetheart, Robert. Their wedding was at the Post Chapel, Fort Sill, OK. During their years of marriage, they lived in Oklahoma and Texas.

Robert and Doris moved to Salado, TX in 1977 and purchased the Historic Barton House. They lived there nineteen years and had an antiques business. The Royal Emporium was where they worked side by side until retirement in 2003. They built a beautiful building on North Main Street for their business. When they retired, The Salado Public Library purchased the site and is housed there today.

Doris loved Salado, its history, and those who have come to be a part of a blessed community. She contributed to the village in multiple capacities through the years including: President of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Chamber of Commerce; one of eight women to form the Salado Historical Society; original organizer and “lifetime” member of the Tablerock Festival of Salado; assisting in the formation of the Salado Merchants Association which became the Chamber of Commerce in 2005; being a founding member of the Chamber Ambassadors group; active in various Salado school activities through the years.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents, three older brothers, and a great grandson.

Doris is survived by her husband, three children, six grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.

Visitation: Friday, July 11, 6-8 PM at Broecker Funeral Home, 949 W. Village Road, Salado, TX

Private Burial: Salado Cemetery

Memorial Service: Saturday, July 12, 11 AM at First Baptist Church, 210 S. Main Street, Salado, TX

In lieu of flowers, her wishes were for contributions to be made to The Salado Historical Society or The First Baptist Church Salado Tomorrow Fund.