Dovie Mae Land, 59, of Whitesboro, Texas was called to her forever home on July 4, 2024 at her home in Whitesboro.
Dovie was born on August 24, 1964 in Gainesville, Texas to Billy Howard Sr. and Emma (Stewart) Howard. She grew up and attended schools in the small town of Whitesboro.
Dovie loved her family and friends. She loved being outdoors, going camping, and sitting around a fire. She absolutely loved being a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She always said she wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world.
Dovie is survived by her daughter, Chastity Johnston and husband, Eric; son, Joshua Land; mother, Cricket Howard; sisters, Melva Jahn and husband, Frank; Erma Laster and husband, Joey Pippen; brothers, Donnie Miller and wife, Jeanne; and Billy Howard Jr. Granddaughter, Adarah Johnston and fiancé, Yefri Chavez; grandsons, Dominic Johnston, Alexander Johnston, Cash Land and Colt Land; great-granddaughter, Aalayah Chavez, and great-grandson, Liam Chavez, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Dovie was preceded in death by her father, Billy Howard Sr., husband, Tony Hernandez, first husband and father of her children, Larry Land, sister, Peggy Howard, brother, Tommy Howard and brother, Kenneth Howard.
The family will have a celebration of life for Dovie at a later date.
Special thanks to Dovie’s friend, Mel and husband, Joe, for giving her a place to live when she needed it the most and a special thank you to her sister-in-law, Samantha, for giving her the vacation she needed.
Dovie you are missed beyond words,I was blessed to be able to call her friend. She had a heart of gold and a genuine, down-to-earth character. I’ll hold onto all of the beautiful memories we were able to make, but truth is it won’t be the same with you gone. You are so missed sweet friend. My country rides just aren’t the same without you riding shotgun. I know you’re no longer in pain, and up in heaven with your Daddy, your siblings, and your Tony. I take comfort in knowing that you will watch over us.
Chasity and Josh my prayers are with you both. Your Momma loved yall to no end. She talked about you guys everyday. Please know how much you both meant to her. She also spoke of her grandchildren, great grandchildren, Daddy, and siblings often. Family meant everything to your Mom. I know this is devestating. May God send angels of comfort and peace of mind.
Fly high Sweet Angel
Dovie you will be missed
I know you was always a joy to be around
Thought and prayers for the family
Momma I miss u more than words can describe. I’m lost without u. It’s so hard not hearing ur voice everyday