Dorothy Murphy Roth Guinn, 87, of Pampa, entered into her heavenly home on Sunday, April 5, 2026.
A celebration of Dorothy’s life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at Central Baptist Church with Rev. Norman Rushing, retired Baptist minister, officiating. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory.
The family asks that everyone attending wears bright colors or floral patterns to honor Dorothy’s love of nature and life.
Dorothy was born on March 29, 1939 in Winters, Texas to Arthur Kay Murphy and Vera Downing Murphy. She was raised all over Texas, the family following the work her father could find on various ranches. They settled in Miami in 1953 where Dorothy finished her high school education. She married Dale Richard Roth in 1956. Dorothy graduated from Miami High School in 1957. After graduation, Dorothy became a stay-at-home mother, painter, and loving support system during her children’s younger years at home. Once her children were older she went to work for White’s Automotive and then took a position as an accountant for Serfco.
In 1992 Dorothy moved to Arizona where she helped her daughter raise three amazing granddaughters. From here, as a strong willed and independent woman she went on several adventures not the least of which was her accomplishment of hiking the Grand Canyon from the Rim to the Floor! She found love again when Jerry Guinn, who she met while working at Serfco, called and asked her on a date. Dorothy moved back to Pampa and the two were married on June 3, 2000. They spent 20 amazing years of love and laughter together until Jerry’s passing in 2020. Dorothy and Jerry enjoyed traveling together; whether on a scenic drive to Branson, Galveston, and San Antonino or flying all the way to Egypt and Israel. They spent time at home refinishing pianos, taking photos, tending to Jerry’s plants, and spoiling their grandchildren with affection.
Dorothy was a devoted member of the Central Baptist Church and an active member of their senior sunday school class. She found purpose in serving her community and her Lord. Dorothy is remembered as a supportive listener who welcomed all her loved ones with open arms. She spent her life just enjoying where she was in every moment. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband of 20 years, Jerry Guinn; her parents, Arthur and Vera Murphy; one brother, James Murphy; and one sister, Helen Murphy.
She is survived by her children, Deborah Ramirez of Kirkland, Arizona and Glen Roth and wife Phyllis of Socorro, New Mexico; one stepdaughter, Kari Parker and husband Mike of Houston; one brother, Deverl “Murph” Murphy of Pampa; one sister, Marilyn Martin and husband Jim of Rapid City, South Dakota; 12 grandchildren, Cody Parker, Tyler Parker, Shane Williams, Seth Williams, Amy West and husband Josiah, Erin Ramirez and husband Anthony Cruz, Breanna McGowen and husband David, Bevin Henson, Mariah Henson, Scott Ashcroft, Erin Floyd, and Tammi Norwood; 17 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and a host of friends.
Memorials may be sent to the Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch, 600 SW 11th Ave. Amarillo, Texas, 79101-3228.
Please sign the online guest register at www.carmichael-whatley.com
