Message from
Ellen Cohen
Wed, 07/22/2026
She was my second cousin who I kept in touch with off and on over the years .she was a very special person . So sorry to hear she passed .
In Memory of
Brenda Louise Dorman
Brenda Louise Dorman, 69, of Houston, Texas, passed away on June 27, 2026.
Born on October 1, 1956, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Brenda was the beloved daughter of Thomas and Edna Cannon.
Brenda will be remembered for her compassion, generosity, and unwavering selflessness. She was deeply devoted to her family and found her greatest joy in caring for others. On December 7, 1984, she married the love of her life, Jeffrey Dorman—a date Jeff chose so he would always remember it, as it coincides with Pearl Harbor Day.
Brenda moved to Texas in 1980. After marrying Jeff on December 7, 1984, Brenda and Jeff started their journey as a blended family. Brenda dedicated many years to working as a childcare provider in her home, nurturing and shaping the lives of countless children. She later worked for Guardian Insurance for ten years before
establishing her own business, Save Serve Process, where she worked as a process server from 2015 to 2021. Her strong work ethic and dedication reflected her commitment to helping others in every aspect of her life.
She had a love for reading—especially novels by Danielle Steel—and cherished time spent with her family. After Jeff’s retirement, they enjoyed traveling together, including a memorable trip west where Brenda fulfilled her dream of seeing mountains and snow for the first time.
She had a love for reading—especially novels by Danielle Steel—and cherished time spent with her family. After Jeff’s retirement, they enjoyed traveling together, including a memorable trip west where Brenda fulfilled her dream of seeing mountains and snow for the first time.
She was also devoted to her beloved dog, Prince, who brought her great comfort and companionship.
Brenda is survived by her loving husband, Jeffrey Dorman; brother-in-law, Gary, sister-in-law Donna (Mark), daughter Shannon (Jason) McKenna; sons Steven (Susan) Rawls and Robert (Tammy) Rawls; grandchildren Jaxon Denisiewicz, Alixandra Rawls, Hannah Rawls, Nathan Rawls, and Guinevere Rawls; niece Crystal Dorman Broom; and numerous other nieces and nephews who were always blessed by her love and affection. She also welcomed a special bond later in life with stepdaughter, Stephanie (Rawls) DeMaya, with whom she was grateful to connect. Brenda was “Momma Brenda” to Stephanie.
Brenda is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Edna Cannon, sister, Dodie, her in-laws Donald and Etta Dorman, and brother-in-law, Gregory Dorman.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 11th 12:00 pm at Beresford Funeral Service, located at 13501 Alief Clodine Road, Houston, Texas 77082.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to Chip Beresford of Beresford Funeral Home for his compassionate assistance during this time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org.
Brenda’s life was a testament to love, kindness, and faith. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Services
Memorial Service
Sat. Jul. 11, 2026
12:00 pm
Beresford Funeral Service
13501 Alief Clodine Road
Houston ,TX77082.
12:00 pm
Beresford Funeral Service
Houston ,TX77082.
Sat. Jul. 11, 2026
12:00 pm
In Memory of
Brenda Louise Dorman
Brenda Louise Dorman, 69, of Houston, Texas, passed away on June 27, 2026.
Born on October 1, 1956, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Brenda was the beloved daughter of Thomas and Edna Cannon.
Brenda will be remembered for her compassion, generosity, and unwavering selflessness. She was deeply devoted to her family and found her greatest joy in caring for others. On December 7, 1984, she married the love of her life, Jeffrey Dorman—a date Jeff chose so he would always remember it, as it coincides with Pearl Harbor Day.
Brenda moved to Texas in 1980. After marrying Jeff on December 7, 1984, Brenda and Jeff started their journey as a blended family. Brenda dedicated many years to working as a childcare provider in her home, nurturing and shaping the lives of countless children. She later worked for Guardian Insurance for ten years before establishing her own business, Save Serve Process, where she worked as a process server from 2015 to 2021. Her strong work ethic and dedication reflected her commitment to helping others in every aspect of her life.
She had a love for reading—especially novels by Danielle Steel—and cherished time spent with her family. After Jeff’s retirement, they enjoyed traveling together, including a memorable trip west where Brenda fulfilled her dream of seeing mountains and snow for the first time.
She was also devoted to her beloved dog, Prince, who brought her great comfort and companionship.
Brenda is survived by her loving husband, Jeffrey Dorman; brother-in-law, Gary, sister-in-law Donna (Mark), daughter Shannon (Jason) McKenna; sons Steven (Susan) Rawls and Robert (Tammy) Rawls; grandchildren Jaxon Denisiewicz, Alixandra Rawls, Hannah Rawls, Nathan Rawls, and Guinevere Rawls; niece Crystal Dorman Broom; and numerous other nieces and nephews who were always blessed by her love and affection. She also welcomed a special bond later in life with stepdaughter, Stephanie (Rawls) DeMaya, with whom she was grateful to connect. Brenda was “Momma Brenda” to Stephanie.
Brenda is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Edna Cannon, sister, Dodie, her in-laws Donald and Etta Dorman, and brother-in-law, Gregory Dorman.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 11th 12:00 pm at Beresford Funeral Service, located at 13501 Alief Clodine Road, Houston, Texas 77082.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to Chip Beresford of Beresford Funeral Home for his compassionate assistance during this time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org.
Brenda’s life was a testament to love, kindness, and faith. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
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Message from
Susan Foust (Rawls)
Tue, 07/28/2026
Brenda wad my mother in law, and treated me as her own blood. I loved her and she loved me with all her heart, despite times that we argued. She's adored all of her grandchildren and wished she had seen them more. It painrd Mom that she had to have secret relationships with her family, despite that she always made me feel loved. She left this earthly plain knowing she was loved with her favorite birds (the cardinal) singing to her towards peace. She is free now of that horrible disease and loving all of us from above.
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