Dorinda Clark

Dorinda Lizette Freeman Clark, 54 of Waxahachie, Texas (formerly of Lampasas) passed away Friday, July 08, 2016 at Baylor Scott & White Hospital (T. Boone Pickens Cancer Center) in Dallas, Texas.

She was born May 24, 1962, at Fort Ord, California, the daughter of William (Bill) L. Freeman, Jr. and Alice L. Greenwood. She was the third of four children.

The family lived in Killeen, for several years while her father was in the U.S. Army as a Military Police and C.I.D. (Criminal Investigation Dept.) Agent, stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. In 1974 the family moved to Kempner where Dorinda went to school in Lampasas where she graduated in 1980.

All of her life she wanted to follow in her Father's footsteps and dreamed of being a Police Officer. She knew there would be struggles for her as a woman, in choosing a male dominant field, but she was tenacious and determined.

Shortly after graduation, she fulfilled her dream, by working initially as a dispatcher, jailer and then Police Officer in Harker Heights and Copperas Cove, Texas for several years. She eventually took an opportunity in Lancaster, Texas in Law Enforcement, moving to Ennis, Texas where she worked in the surrounding areas of Lancaster and Ennis as a dispatcher and Officer.

She joined the Ennis Police Department as an Officer, patrolling the streets for years, when her desire then became to be a Detective, where she could be an advocate for the victims. She worked tirelessly to help put criminals behind bars. After working with the victims of sexual crimes, her focus became to help those of sexual or child sex crimes. She felt she could make a difference, on life at a time. Police work was her life. She was never Blessed with children of her own, but had many that loved her dearly, calling her "DeeDee" and Aunt Liz.

Survivors include: Audrey Freeman McCarthy; Phyllis Freeman Shearrow and Kenneth; Jon L. Freeman and Connie Burnette Wills. Nieces included: Amanda Trevino Smothers and Henry, III; Lacey Shearrow and Rainey Shearrow. Nephews: Chad Freeman and Jera, and David W. Carbajal. She has one great niece and 3 great nephews, and one great-great nephew. She is also survived by many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and 2nd Cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents: grandparents: Nellie B. Greenwood, William L. Freeman, Sr. and Eunice, a cousin and a couple of Aunts and Uncles.

There are two Memorial Services Scheduled: Services to celebrate her life are scheduled for 2:00 PM Thursday, July 14, 2016 at the Oaks Fellowship Church in Red Oak, Texas.

Services to celebrate her life in Lampasas are scheduled for 2:00 PM Friday, July 15, 2016 at the New Covenant Church on Hwy. 190 in Lampasas, Texas.

In Lieu of Flowers, the family asks for Donations be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Cancer Society in Dorinda's name.

Arrangements are under the direction of Wayne Boze Funeral Home in Waxahachie, Texas www.waynebozefuneralhome.com

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