Dorthy Nell Milam

Dorothy Nell Milam, 94 years old, of Monahans, TX, passed away on November the 8th, 2026, in Fort Stockton, TX.

Dorothy was born, July 22nd, 1932 in Ranger, TX to Wallace and Kate Avent. She married James Milam on February 1st, 1951. Together they lived in Monahans, where James started Milam Plumbing Company and Dorothy was the bookkeeper and home maker.

Dorothy was a member of the First United Methodist Church and served the church in many different capacities. She taught Sunday school to young adults and as well as serving in the nursery. And served in the office in several different capacities. Her favorite place to serve was in the choir as she loved to sing and help in arranging music.

She is preceded in death by her husband, James Milam, and her two brothers, Wallace Jr. and John Avent. She is survived by her children: Bob and Jeanette Milam, Jim Milam, Carl and Carol Milam, and Janell and Pat Nicholson. Her grandchildren: Bobby Milam, Jenifer Milam, Emily Eubanks, Laura Melius, Alec Milam, Summer Sarabia, Jared Milam, Angela Kearney, Olivia Nicholson and Audrey Nicholson. Her great grandchildren: Bobby Allen Milam, Ian Eubanks, Kinsley Eubanks, Eva Milam, Grace Milam, James Kearney and Evelyn Kearney.

The pallbearers for the service will be Chad Eubanks, Josh Melius, Bobby Milam, Alec Milam, Jared Milam, Steven Escamillia and David Escamillia.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made in Dorothy’s name to First United Methodist Church, Monahans.