Dorothy Mae Nugent

Dorothy Mae Nugent, 75, of Liberty, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2026. She was born on January 17, 1951, in Houston and was raised in Aldine, Texas. She made Liberty, Texas, her home for the last 29 years.

Dorothy was a loving, strong, devoted, funny, outspoken, and faithful woman who loved her family deeply. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose presence, laughter, and personality left a lasting impression on everyone who knew and loved her. She had a strong spirit, a big heart, and was never afraid to speak her mind. Her family was her greatest blessing, and the memories she created with them will be treasured forever.

Dorothy met the love of her life, William Nugent, in 1997, and the two were married in October of 1997. They shared 29 years of marriage filled with love, companionship, and memories.

Dorothy enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. She loved being around horses, going on trail rides, and spending time outdoors working in her flower beds. She also enjoyed going to singo bingo, playing the slot machines, playing bingo, and shopping at flea markets. Whether she was enjoying one of her favorite hobbies or spending time with family, Dorothy knew how to make the most of life’s moments.

She was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Shelly Marie Smith; her mother, Kathy Stephens; her father, Robert Bain; and her brother, Robert Lee Bain.

Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband of 28 years, William Nugent of Liberty, Texas; her daughters, Juanita Andexler and her husband, Kenneth Andexler, of Liberty, Texas, and Melanie Vasquez and her husband, Mario Vasquez, of Baytown, Texas; her brother, Ralph Smith, and his wife, of Laporte, Texas.

She is also survived by her stepchildren: Melinda and Cody Ray, of Liberty, Texas; Tandy and Scott Clements, of Liberty, Texas; Robbie and Donna Nugent, of Lake Charles, Louisiana; Jessica Connor Nugent, of Godley, Texas; Justin Nugent, of Helena, Montana; Jeremy and Amanda Nugent, of Houston, Texas; and Jake and Demi Nugent, of Mount Enterprise, Texas.

Dorothy also leaves behind numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many other family members and friends who will forever hold her close in their hearts.

Dorothy’s love, laughter, strength, and unforgettable personality will live on through the generations of family she leaves behind. Though she may no longer be here with us, the memories she made, the love she gave, and the lives she touched will never be forgotten.

Visitation will be held Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Pentecostal Tabernacle in Liberty, Texas. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Pentecostal Tabernacle in Liberty, Texas with Pastor Olyn Hendricks and Pastor Leslie Gaines officiating, Burial to follow at Cooke Cemetery.

Honoring Dorothy as pallbearers will be William Nugent, Kenneth Andexler, Aaron Deacon, Jacob Vasquez, Jayse Vasquez, and Jeremy Nugent. Honorary pallbearers will be Justin Nugent, Laney Coleman, Cade Ray, and Tayler Coleman.

She was loved beyond words and will be missed beyond measure