Dorothy Joan Pepas, "Dotty", passed away peacefully on August 24, 2022 in Conroe, Texas.  Dotty was born in Bronx, New York on April 10, 1934, the only daughter of John and Gertrude Parks. Dotty was the baby of the family and received special attention and "protection" from her five older brothers, Jimmy, Billy, Bobby, Johnny and Richie. Dotty grew up in a family of entertainers, as her father, John, was a Vaudeville performer and pugilist. Several of her brothers were actors and musicians and Dotty was the dancer. She grew up loving to dance, tap dance, and roller skate dance.

In August of 1954 Dotty married the love of her life, John Joseph Pepas, "Jack", and together they had two sons, Jack Jr. and Joseph. Jack and Dotty spent the next 61 years enjoying their life together with their two sons and their wives Susie and Erika, six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Dotty was the ultimate hostess, whether single handedly creating gatherings for Jack's business associates, or hosting the Parks brothers and families for one of their epic get togethers. Her favorite gathering was hosting Christmas, creating magical memories for the whole family, and somehow managing to outdo herself year after year.

A champion of family, friends and fashion, Dotty always dressed to the nines and was admired for her style. Above all, Dotty was about family. She was the matriarch of the family and went to great lengths to keep everyone up to date on the latest goings on with every member of the family. As much as Dotty loved her family, her family loved and cherished her. Her's was truly a life of love for family.

Dotty was preceded in death by her loving husband Jack, her parents John and Gertrude, as well as her five brothers. Dotty is survived by her sons Jack and Joe, their wives, Susie and Erika, her grandchildren Krystin, Jason, Cynthia, Zachary, Samantha and Dorothy and her great grandchildren Michael, Kaden, Mackenzie, Drew, Ethan, Jack and Amy. Dotty is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held on Thursday September 8th, from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at Klein Funeral Home, 16131 Champion Forest Drive, Spring, Texas 77379 . A graveside service will follow at 2:00 at the Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77038 .