Dorothy Francis

Ayers

Dorothy Francis Ayers was born on June 24, 1927, in Hollis, Oklahoma to W.C. & Julia (Birdie) Sexton. She was the first born of four sisters; Avanell, Wilma & Glenna.

Dorothy went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, in Weatherford, Oklahoma, at the age of 99 years.

She attended school at Westview Schools, where she graduated in 1946. She met and married her life-long partner, Troy Joe Ayers, in 1945. She and Troy worked hard to build a life of Christian Faith and raised their family accordingly. To this union they welcomed two sons; Joe Kelly and Perry Kent. They were married 58 years before Troy's passing in 2003.

She and her family moved to Amarillo, Texas when the boys were young, where she was employed for years by J.C. Penny, then later moved to Hollis, Oklahoma. She was employed by Harmon Co. Electric in Hollis for many years and retired from there.

Dorothy was a devout Christian and was a life-long member of the First Baptist Church of Hollis. One of her favorite things to do was reading and studying her Bible. She was very active in church and taught various ages in Sunday School, where she helped many kids come to know Jesus.

Dorothy loved her family and friends and was very proud of her grandkids. Oftentimes she could be found rolling around on the floor playing with them.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two of her sisters, Avanell and Wilma; her husband, Troy; and many other relatives.

Dorothy is survived by her sons, Joe Kelly Ayers and wife, Judy of Thomas, OK; Perry Kent Ayers and wife, Joyce of Weatherford, OK; Four grandchildren: Jodi Ayers of Thomas, OK, Jennifer Terrel of Piedmont, OK, Brandon Ayers and wife, Marissa of Elk City, OK and Matt Ayers of OKC, OK; seven great grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren.

The family will be present to greet friends and loved ones on Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Lockstone Funeral Home.

Graveside services for Dorothy Ayers will be held on Monday, November 16, 2026, 2:00 P.M. in the Fairmount Cemetery, in Hollis, Oklahoma with Tim Tutton officiating. Services are under the care of Lockstone Funeral Home in Weatherford.