Elizabeth Ann Dorsey Sherin
Elizabeth Ann Dorsey Sherin
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She was born on July 24, 1944, in St. Louis daughter of the late Jeannette and Dr. Carl Dorsey, when Dr. Dorsey accepted a position at WVU in 1952, the family moved to Morgantown.
Known as Ann, she attended local schools through junior high, after graduating high school from Mt. de Chantal Academy in Wheeling, she attended WVU where she studied journalism. She spent a semester during her junior year studying in Granada, Spain.
Ann went on to become a flight attendant for Continental Airlines, where she spent 20 years. Her outgoing, gregarious personality made her a favorite with her passengers, fellow staff members and management. Based in Los Angeles, she lived in Manhattan Beach for many years, then moving to Palm Desert and recently to North Carolina.
She traveled widely throughout the world, which she greatly enjoyed. Ann was also devoted to her beloved dogs.
Ann's husband James W. Sherin, preceded her in death in 2022.
In addition to her sisters, Carol Alys Yoder (Williams), Jean Karlson (Douglas); she is survived by brothers, Daniel Dorsey (Ruth), David Dorsey (Sherry); two stepsons, Jeffrey (Mithu) and Joshua Sherin; and numerous nieces, nephews and grandchildren.
Her oldest brother, John (Mary) was deceased on April 15, 2023.
Ann will always be remembered for her fun-loving and kind-hearted spirit, She lit up every room she entered.
Friends and family will be received at Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce Street, Morgantown, Friday, July 21, 2023 from 10 am until the time of the Memorial service at 11 am with the Pastor Junius Lewis officiating.
Flowers are welcome but in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Human Animal Bond Hearts of Gold, 286 Fairchance Road, Morgantown, WV 26508, 304-470-0276, https://humanimalbond.org/heartsofgold or Brunswick County Animal Shelter, 429 Green Swamp Road, Supply, NC 28462
Send condolences online at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
153 Spruce St, Morgantown, WV 26505
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