of Shoal Creek, AR
April 1, 1941 - April 17, 2025
Dorothy Loretta Schwartz, 84, of Shoal Creek, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born on April 1, 1941 in Shoal Creek, Arkansas to her parents Joe and Rose (Engel) Buss.
Early in Dorothy's career she worked as a secretary for both Southwest Times Record and Creekmore Insurance in Fort Smith. She was co-owner and bookkeeper for Schwartz Dodge in Paris, Springdale Dodge and Circle S Convenience Store and Laundries alongside her husband Buddy for over 55 years. She was a devoted mother who was active in all her children and grandchildren's activities throughout her life and would volunteer often throughout her community, especially for the Paris Hospital Auxiliary. She enjoyed her flower garden, and watching the birds and deer at their home on the lake. She loved to watch the Wheel of Fortune and was an avid Arkansas Razorback and Dallas Cowboys fan. She was a lifelong member of St. Scholasica Catholic Church in Shoal Creek having been born just up the road.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by two sisters, Sophie Buss and Rosemary Wilson and four brothers, Bill Buss, Bob Buss, John Joe Buss and Ernest Buss.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Harold "Buddy" Schwartz of Shoal Creek; two daughters, Sandy Payne and husband Scott of Shoal Creek and Kim Schwartz Lewis and husband Paul of Moscow, Tennessee; one son, Harold "Bud" Schwartz, Jr. of Rogers; two sisters, Margie Phillips of Paris and Cathy Marks of Tulsa; five grandchildren, Alex Marshall, Alex Payne, Blake Marshall, Evan Payne and Logan Schwartz and one sister in law, Elaine Geels of Fort Smith.
A visitation will be held from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Monday, April 21, 2025 followed by a rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris.
A funeral mass will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at St. Scholastica Catholic Church in Shoal Creek officiated by Fr. Mark Stengel, O.S.B.. Burial will follow in St. Scholastica Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Alex Marshall, Blake Marshall, Evan Payne, Logan Schwartz, Scott Payne and Paul Lewis.
If you wish to send flowers please send them to Roller Funeral Home, in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Scholastica Church in Shoal Creek.
To order a DVD copy of this video memorial, please contact our funeral home at + 14799632733.
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28 Condolence(s)
Bill Blackwell
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Sending my condolences and sympathy during this difficult time. May God keep his loving arms around you all.
Barbara Wolf
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Harold, so sorry to hear about your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. Prayers for comfort for you all.
Mike and Nancy Udouj
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Buddy and children We are so sorry to hear of your loss She was such a wonderful and fun lady We were trying attend but could not make it Our prayers are with you
Bobby & Jill Sewell
Monday, April 21, 2025
Buddy and Family so sorry for your loss Prayers for you all!
Lot’s of good memories over the years.
Heather Henson Dronet
Monday, April 21, 2025
So sorry to hear about Dorothy. She was a very sweet lady. Prayers for all y'all
John and Michele
Monday, April 21, 2025
Buddy we are so sorry to hear about Dorothy. She was a lovely lady both inside and out. Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Drew Allen
Monday, April 21, 2025
My dear Sandy, (and Kim and Buddy)
Your beautiful Mother was so good to me, as I was growing up attached to your hip in our Jr. Hi and H.S. days. My heart holds yours as you remember her all the days of your life. Loving you from here and will look forward to a face to face to talk about her as long as your heart desires. What a good one to be a "mini Me" with!
Love you all!
Karen Butler
Monday, April 21, 2025
My heartfelt condolences & love to Buddy & kids. She was beautiful inside & out!
Stacey Coley
Monday, April 21, 2025
Kim - I am so very sorry! Big hugs and prayers for you and your family. What a beautiful lady!
Vivian Fox
Monday, April 21, 2025
Sorry for your loss. Dorothy was a beautiful lady and will be dearly missed.
Doug Lensing
Monday, April 21, 2025
So sorry for your loss. I have many happy memories of us all going to the lake back in the day. She will be missed.
Heather Lewallen
Monday, April 21, 2025
Buddy, Bud, and Family,
I so enjoyed getting to know Dorothy. I always enjoyed when she came to the Dodge store and sat in the office with me. I am so sorry for your loss and I will be praying for your family. --Heather
Allisen Penn
Sunday, April 20, 2025
Kim, Sandy, Bud, and Buddy:
I am so sorry for your loss. My mother, Charlotte, also extends her sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you celebrate your mother’s life.
Mike Dede Pettigrew
Sunday, April 20, 2025
So sorry to hear of this. Prayers for family
Kelly Case
Saturday, April 19, 2025
My condolences to the family. Buddy and your family are in my prayers.
Codi Lambert
Saturday, April 19, 2025
I'm sorry for your loss my prayers are with you and your family Harold
Debbie Westlake-Allen
Saturday, April 19, 2025
So sorry for your loss. I will always remember her smile. She had one on everytime I saw her!
Ted Marlowe
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Condolences to all. A special friend from my time in Arkansas.
NICK WILSON
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Dorothy was a very sweet lady and was always kind and caring and did love her Razorbacks !!
Mike McCombs
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.
Bruce and Paula Cooper
Saturday, April 19, 2025
So sorry for the loss of your sweet momma. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Mona McCoy
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Sorry for your loss of such a beautiful woman.
David & Dana Bradley
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Buddy & family we are very sorry for your loss. Prayers for God’s healing.
Laurene Butler Kennedy
Saturday, April 19, 2025
May the Lord bless and keep you in this time of loss and wrap his loving arms around you and give you peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Peace be with you
Chuck gossow
Saturday, April 19, 2025
You will be missed.
Millissia Jones
Saturday, April 19, 2025
My deepest sympathy to all of Dorothy's family. Dorothy was a very classy lady. Always had a smile and so very gracious to everyone she met. She will be missed by her family and I know you have so many great memories to share with each other.
Stan & Sandy Hatcher
Saturday, April 19, 2025
So heartbroken to hear of her passing. She was a beautiful soul and I am so grateful that I got to work for her (& Buddy) for a while as she (they are) is one of my favorite bosses! Buddy you and your precious family are in our prayers! Dorothy will be greatly missed!!!
Bill and Debbie Mikles
Friday, April 18, 2025
So sorry to hear this, Rest in Peace dear Lady. May you rest now with God. Praying for the family.