Dolores Joan Mauldin's Obituary
Tulsa, Oklahoma - Dolores Joan Mauldin, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and a masterful creator with a passion for beauty and hospitality, passed away on September 1, 2023, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, just shy of her 84th birthday. She was born on September 13, 1939, in Dallas, Texas.
Dolores was a woman of extraordinary talents and unwavering love. Her life was marked by a profound devotion to her family and a deep-rooted passion for the arts.
Dolores's hands were always busy creating, and her sewing skills were unparalleled. There was nothing she couldn't fashion with her nimble fingers, from intricate garments to charming home décor. Her talents extended to interior decorating and crafting beautiful floral arrangements that brought joy to those fortunate enough to receive them.
Having retired from Estee Lauder as a makeup artist, Dolores shared her gift of enhancing beauty with others. Her clients not only left looking more radiant but also feeling cherished by her warm and caring personality.
One of Dolores's most cherished qualities was her extraordinary gift for hospitality. She welcomed everyone into her home with open arms and a warm smile. Friends and family always felt a special kind of love and comfort in her presence.
Among Dolores's fondest memories were her girls' trips to Dallas with her family, where laughter, bonding, and adventures were abundant. These trips created lasting memories that will be cherished by her loved ones forever.
Dolores was an original member of the "Classical Clucks."
Dolores's 51-year marriage to her beloved husband, Jerry Mauldin, was a testament to their enduring love and commitment to one another. Together, they created a home filled with warmth, love, and laughter.
Dolores leaves behind a legacy of creativity, love, and warmth that will continue to inspire and bring comfort to all those who knew and loved her. She will be deeply missed but forever remembered in the hearts of her family and friends.
She is survived by her children Brent Mauldin, and Diana Lavone; her grandchildren Joshua Mauldin, and Olivia MaeLei; her sister Lavone Ellis and husband Vep; and nieces and nephews Tiffani Owens and husband Barry, Tara Crum, and husband Buck, Lisa Mauldin, Jerry Mauldin, Holly Stieffel, and Brian Stieffel.
She is reunited with her husband of 51 years Jerry Mauldin, her parents L.D. Allen and Sadie Mae Allen, and daughter in law Bonnie Mauldin.
Dolores's legacy of creativity, love, and hospitality will continue to live on in the hearts and memories of all those who had the privilege of knowing her. May she rest in eternal peace.
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