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1938
DIED
2013
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L.c. Dorsey Obituary
Jackson, MS
Dr. L. C. Dorsey passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 21, 2013. Visitation will be 1-5 p.m. Sunday at Westhaven Memorial Funeral Home in Jackson. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday, August 26 at Progressive M. B. Church with a one hour visitation prior to service time. Interment will follow at Autumn Woods Memorial Gardens on Northside Dr. Dr. Lula C. "L.C." Dorsey was born on a plantation in Tribett, Mississippi on December 17, 1938. She was the "knee baby" of Mary Frances Davis-Jones and Will Jones's seven children. She grew up in a household full of love and support. Dr. Dorsey received her elementary education in plantation schools in Sunflower and Washington Counties Mississippi. She had a great interest in and excitement of learning and sharing what she learned with others. She attended Drew Colored School but interrupted her schooling during her senior year to become a wife and mother of six children. She returned to school in 1968 and received a GED through Tuft's University's STAR (Systematic Training and Redevelopment) Program. She went on to receive a Master's degree in Social Work, a Certificate in Health Management from John Hopkins University and a doctorate in Social Work from Howard University. She also studied in Israel, The People's Republic of China, Kazakhstan, India, Russia and South Africa. Left with many memories of her are her six children, Cynthia Dorsey Smith, Norma J. Dorsey, Anita Dorsey Word (Larry), Michael A. Dorsey (Tanya), Adriane Dorsey Kidd (Winston), and Hildery Dorsey, Jr.; seven grandchildren, Ahmad R Smith (Ashley), Aisha Smith Nyandora (Joseph), Terrence Trigg, Michelle D. Russell (Bruce), Hilary M. Word, Jamal Kidd, and Jacob Kidd, and one great grand son, Tendekai J. Nyandoro and many nephews, nieces, and friends. memorial gifts may be made to Tougaloo College which she loved dearly.
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Memories and Condolences
for L.c. Dorsey
Lorraine Young
August 23, 2020
LC was a woman who knew what she wanted and was blessed to meet her goals. She was always trying to encourage the young people to be the best that they could be. Once when my sister Cathy was moving to
DC to start a new job, she told my mother "don't worry, I'll be here to help her get established" and she did. That's the type of person she was, always willing to help.
January 20, 2014
May god be with this family
Jon Edwards
October 15, 2013
Not sure that anyone will see this now (October), but I have been trying to find L.C. For years with no luck. I worked for her in 1975 at the MS Prosoners' Defense Committee when I was an undergraduate at Antioch College. Unknown to her, she was largely responsible for my eventual career as a civil rights and, then, environmental attorney inBoston and Maine where I now live. She taught me to fight to change what was wrong, and not to blame those oppressing people, they just weren't taught any other way. Her lose must be decanting to her family, as it is to all who knew and loved her -- which included anyone who ever worked with her. My deepest sympathies to you. Jon Edwards
Celdrick Course
September 30, 2013
I am so sorry for the passing of Dr.Dorsey. God will hold your hands through this journey of sorrows and pains. Remember God heals All.
August 27, 2013
LC. Rest in perfect P E A C E.
Edward
August 27, 2013
To the Family Keep ya Hand in the hands of the man...He's able. Willie & Reomie Dorsey's Children.
August 26, 2013
Bill & Pam Foster
August 26, 2013
Cousins,
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother. She was a phenomenal lady, a leader with positive words to all of us----I remember her strong support from the 60'S movement. Her legacy for social change lives on.
Cousins,
Vera Ross and Family
Brenda Middleton
August 26, 2013
To the Dorsey Family,
So sorry for your lost. Know that your lost is shared my many who loved your mother and who love each of you.
August 26, 2013
To the Family of Dr. Dorsey:
She was inspirational and a friend to all. She shared her big heart with as many people as possible and let the world know she cared. She was willing to help anyone. She helped me find the strength to get through the graduate program at JSU. I admired and respected her immensely. She will be missed.
May y'all find peace in the Lord.
Phoebe J. Clark
Celesta Riley Davis
August 26, 2013
Grace and Peace to the family of L. C. Dorsey. May God continue to comfort and bless you. You are in our prayers.
Sharon Kitchens
August 26, 2013
Please accept my deepest condolences in the passing of your mother.
Shirley Rainey
August 26, 2013
Cynthia,
Sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Ours prayers are with you and your family.
Kenneth Sims
August 26, 2013
During this time of sorrow, I would like to celebrate Dr. L. C. Dorsey for living and leading an exemplary and phenomenal life. I personally want thank Dr. Dorsey for opening her heart and home and making feel as if I was family. She has touched the lives of many and laid the path for each of us to follow. To the bereaved family I love you dearly and keep the faith.
Rev. Doris McGuffey
August 26, 2013
To the Dorsey Family,
I extend to you my deepest and most heart felt sympathy. Dr. Dorsey was truly a radiant light of God. Her life is an example of an anointed disciple of the Almighty who came into this human manifestation with a divine purpose. In spite of challenges she excelled and achieved her purpose. To God be the glory for her life and the work that she accomplished during her life time. Her life story will continue to an inspiration to many for years to come.
Chapman/Kidd Family
August 25, 2013
Beautiful lady...Gone to soon... Cherish her memories. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, and may you draw strength from your faith in God.
Sutter & Sharolyn
August 25, 2013
To the Family & Friends --
Ms. Dorsey was a beaming LIGHT that shined in the lives of her family and others. May all who LOVEd her - near and far - BE Blessed at this time by HER GRACE and with PEACE...
Joseph Dumas
August 25, 2013
Knowing and loving L.C. was a great privilege in my life. Hers was an elegantly-furnished mind and she looked, always, for the good in humanity. Peoples lives changed because of her self-less good works. The world is a nicer place because she walked amongst us.
Loretta Sims
August 25, 2013
May the Lord bless, & keep this family.
Lucinda Wade-Robinson
August 25, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Gloria Maxwell
August 25, 2013
A woman of many great accomplishments!
Mattie Martinez
August 25, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
August 25, 2013
To the Dorsey family: So sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort and peace be with your family at this difficult time.
August 25, 2013
The MS Chapter, National Association of Social Workers offers sincere condolences to the family of Dr. L.C. Dorsey. We know she will be greatly missed. Her life was a true light to the profession of social work and the students, colleagues, and clients she worked with and mentored.
The Board of Directors, Leadership and Staff of MS Chapter, NASW
Lorraine Young
August 25, 2013
Dr. Dorsey has always been an inspiration to our family. She always told us that all things are obtainable if you reach for them and keep God in your life. She will be missed. May God Bless all of you during this time of sorrow.
Carl Snell
August 24, 2013
My family is sadden to hear this. Our prayer of comfort are with the Dorsey family.
August 24, 2013
I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE DORSEY FAMILY. BRENDA MATHIS
Valerie Wood
August 24, 2013
May wonderful happy times sustain you all in this time of sadness. Dr. Dorsey will be truly missed. The Wood family of Montgomery, Alabama sends their condolences and prayers.
Jere Nash
August 24, 2013
Sometime in 1988 or 1989, Governor Ray Mabus decided he wanted to offer L.C. a position in his administration. I was given the task of convincing L.C. to take it, since she had already hinted that becoming a state employee, even if it meant heading a government agency, was not her deal. She and I ended up talking for more than two hours, about growing up in the Delta under Jim Crow, participating in the movement, her family, her children, the first time she voted. She wouldn't let me talk about the job offer since she made clear early on it wasn't going to happen. Listening to L.C. Dorsey that day was nothing less than being given a front row seat in 20th Century Mississippi history. L.C. lived it with a gusto and commitment that has always inspired me. Our state is better because of her.
Beverly Hogan
August 23, 2013
We are sadden by the loss of L. C., a valued and respected friend. She loved her family, the global community and Tougaloo College. Tougaloo College loved her too and we miss her presence already. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you - children and grandchildren and other relatives - as our hearts grieve with yours.
Beverly W. Hogan
President
Tougaloo College
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