Dortha Lee Albritton

Dortha Lee Hughart Albritton, of Greenwood, Arkansas went to her Heavenly home on May 6, 2020 in North Richland Hills, Texas. She will always be remembered as a loving and Godly mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt to all that knew and loved her. She was born on August 13, 1932 in Greenwood, Arkansas to Jeptha and Mabel Hughart. Dortha loved her Jesus, her family and music. From a young age she sang with her twin sister, Doris and played the piano for church events. The Bible was her most important treasure and she used its wisdom daily.

Dortha met her beloved husband of sixty-one years, Billy Gene Albritton at Northside Assembly of God, Fort Worth, Texas in 1952. They dated one month preceding their marriage on November 29, 1952. Dortha played piano and sang the harmony part as they traveled in evangelistic ministry. She loved Southern Gospel music and attended as many concerts as possible. She extended love to all who needed an extra love-pat, hug or encouraging word.

Dortha is survived by her daughter, Barbie Harris, son-in-law, Rev. Ken Harris and grandsons, Patrick and Zachary Harris, all of Haltom City, Texas; sisters, Norma Gonzales of Barling, Arkansas and Jo Hughes of Barling, Arkansas, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Billy Albritton; her parents, Rev. Jeptha and Mabel Hughart; her sisters, Irene Dixon, Ilene Christian, and Doris Morgan; her nephew, Jerry Don Bauer.

The visitation will be held from 4:00pm to 6:00pm on May 10th, at Lucas Funeral Home, Keller, Texas.

The Celebration of Life was held on May 11, 2020 at Lucas Funeral Home in Keller, Texas.

Interment will follow at the National Cemetery, Dallas, Texas.