The Odessa American Odessa, Texas 24 March 2008 Odessa, TX Darla Gay (Dee) Bushong joined our Lord and Savior at 7:30 pm Thursday, March 20, 2008. She was born February 16, 1963, in Odessa, TX to Wayne and Nelda Winkler. She attended Permian High School and married the love of her life, Doug Bushong in Odessa November 8, 1980. Doug and Dee welcomed their only son, Justin Pete Bushong to the world on October 22, 1981. Justin delighted Dee and Doug with the blessing of a granddaughter (Winter Haze) on May 14, 2006. Dee enjoyed life and treasured her family and friends. She will be remembered for her strong faith, upbeat humor, and love for animals. Even during the last several years, while her fight with neurofibromatosis claimed her eyesight and limited her freedom, she never failed to share a smile with all she met. Dee leaves behind her husband: Doug Bushong; son: Justin, granddaughter; Winter, her brothers: Darwin, Bruce, and Kent; her mother: Nelda; grandmother: Georgia Handy; and many nieces and nephews. Her family will mourn her loss. Dee also leaves too many friends to list, many of whom were as close as family. Dee will be sorely missed. A memorial service in celebration of Dee's life will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at Odessa Bible Church, 2110 E. 10th St. Arrangements are entrusted to Acres West Funeral Chapel. ----------------------- Copied and Submitted by Gloria Bushong