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A. Fay "Kitty" Dorsey

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Dorsey-Keatts Funeral Homes, Inc.

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Marlin, Texas

A. Dorsey Obituary

Mrs. A. Fay "Kitty" Dorsey passed away on Saturday, Aug. 12. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, 2006, at Marlin Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Waylon Sias officiating. Burial will follow at Peaceful Rest Memorial Park in Marlin. Visitation will be from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday evening, at the Marlin Missionary Baptist Church. Mrs. Dorsey was born Oct. 16, 1908, to Byrul and Addline Dee Hutchings in Marlin. She was united in marriage to L.D. Dorsey Sr. on Jan. 17, 1937, and to this union, two sons were born. Miss Kitty was a teacher for Rockadale Elementary School before joining her husband in the family businesses, Dorsey-Keatts Funeral Home and Dorsey Life Insurance Company. She was a long-time member of Marlin Missionary Baptist Church and served on the Deaconess Board. She was active in many organizations and local clubs including the Delta Sigma Thetha Sorority, the Links, and the National Funeral Directors and Morticians Associations. Mrs. Dorsey was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, L.D. in 1986; and her oldest son, Leon Jr. in 1998. She is survived by her son, Robert Dorsey Sr. and wife, Anner Bess of Waco; her daughter-in-law, Jewel Dorsey of Marlin; eight grandchildren, Leon Dorsey III, Althea Johnson and husband, Larrie, Larry Dorsey, Ann Fisher and husband, Steve, Denise Berry and husband, Terri Dorsey, Robert Dorsey Jr. and David Dorsey; 16 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Pallbearers will be members of the National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association. Dorsey-Keatts Funeral Home, Marlin October 16, 1908 -August 12, 2006

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Published by Waco Tribune-Herald on Aug. 16, 2006.

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Billie Watson Hughes, CFSP

August 22, 2006

Robert,

May the memories you cherish give you strength at this difficult time. Your mother was such an inspiration to all of us. Just her presence made you realize you had to strive for higher heights. She will be sorely missed, but her beautiful smile will live on forever.

With love,

JOSEPH B. CUTCHINS, JR - PAST NFDMA PRESIDENT

August 21, 2006

My life has been enriched by my association and acquaintenance with Mrs. Dorsey. She was such an inspiration, and her influence will live on eternally. My God continue to bless and keep her family.

Thomas Cunningham

August 20, 2006

Love never dies, for "GOD IS LOVE".

We will love and remember "Mama Dorsey" always and forever. You and your's always in our prayers.



The Cunningham Family and Staff

Kilgore, Texas

Anthony 'Ted' Felder

August 20, 2006

WE SHALL MISS THE PRESCENCE OF MRS A. FAY DORSEY, AT OUR NATIONAL GATHERINGS.SHE WAS SUCH AN INSPIRATION TO SO MANY. "She never stopped for death,so death stopped for her. MAY HER FAMILY FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING , HER LIVING WAS NOT IN VAIN, SHE GAVE SO MUCH. HELPED SO MANY , AND DEMANDED SO LITTLE.OUR HOPE IS TO SOMEDAY BE REUNITED, WITH ALL OF OUR LOVED ONES. Past District 8 Governor Nat'l Funeral Directors and Morticians Assn. Inc

Rev. Shun Newbern, CFSP, National Pres. Epsilon Nu Delta Mort. Fraternity

August 19, 2006

Our prayer for the Dorsey Family is that God will give you the strength to endure and the wisdom to understand His divine will and plan. Hold dear and close to the memories. It is true, that we will understand it better, by and by.

Sandra Clark

August 19, 2006

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Mr. Wendell G. Dean II

August 19, 2006

To the family of the late, A. Fay "Kitty" Dorsey. We send our most hearlt felt condolences to you at this time. We will keep you lifted up in our prayers, that the God of all comfort will keep under His Almighty Wings.



And we together with you, Bless God for giving you the kind of Mother he gave to you all. And we also rejoice with in, in knowing that her life living had been a Blessing to all who knew her. May you find joy in knowing, that she is now with the God of her Salvation. God Bless you all, from the Management and Staff Emerald Ridge Mortuary & Monument Company Ltd.

Ted Lee, Jr.

August 18, 2006

To the Dorsey Family - Mrs. Dorsey was a pillar in our NFD&MA Association,and a person whose presence was respected each year she was with us in convention. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. We will miss her, but we shall always remember her. Td Lee and Family (The Mortician Magician)

David Akins

August 18, 2006

Words alone cannot express my heartfelt sympathy upon hearing of the passing of our beloved A. Fay Dorsey. She was indeed one to amaze you. May God's comforting spirit soothe you at this time.

Deshawn McNeil

August 18, 2006

Robert Sr., Bobby and family:

My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

May God continue to bless you and your family.



Deshawn (Morgan) McNeil

Betty Hunnicutt-Glover

August 17, 2006

Robert, I am sorry to hear about the the loss of your mother. Mrs. Kitty was an inspiration to all that knew her. She was loved by my family and many families in Marlin. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Frances Tucker

August 17, 2006

To the Dorsey Family,my family,

We all loved Aunt Kitty very much. You didnt have to see her everyday for her to make you feel like she really missed you and looked forward to seeing you often.

It may not have hit home yet that "mommas gone" but when it does know that she is still with you in your hearts, children, homes.May God continue to bless &keep you in His loving and merciful arms.

Your cousin, Frances Tucker

Herve Dorsey

August 17, 2006

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

JOYCE HUTCHINGS

August 17, 2006

PAMELA HUTCHINGS

VICKI HUTCHINGS

STEVEN HUTCHINGS

CHUCK HUTCHINGS

JOY HUTCHINGS

children of CHARLES and JOYCE HUTCHINGS

Sharon Bradley

August 16, 2006

Robert, I am not sure I can make the funeral, school just started back and it is kinda hard to leave. I am so sorry about Aunt Kitty, you know I was her running buddy to all the Delta functions for a while.I love you all.

Sharon

Jerra Melvin-Wilson

August 16, 2006

Our prayers and thoughts are with you all during this time of sorrow. God is your peace and comfort now and forever. you have our sympathy

Jerra Wilson and family

(former members of MMBC and former residents of marlin)

Barbara Dorsey-Sharp

August 16, 2006

To the family of Althea Fay Dorsey:

My thoughts and prayers for each of you.I thank God for the precious memories I have of Aunt "Kitty". "And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying; and there shall be no more pain,for former things have passed away." Revelation 21:4

Sandra Dorsey

August 16, 2006

Aunt Kitty took to the Dorsey family like a duck to water. (Not an easy task considering the size of the family!) She loved each of us in her own way. She always had a few minutes (or hours) to spare whenever I went by to visit her. I'll, surely, miss her warm smile, her welcoming way, and our long talks.



Dear Family, be comforted knowing that you are not alone in your time of loss. There are many joining you, but, most importantly, God has promised you a Comforter and He is only a whisper away.

J Thompson

August 16, 2006

Our thoughts are with the Dorsey and Johnson family at this time.



Colleagues of Althea Johnson

Accenture Team

Shirley Washington

August 16, 2006

To the Dorsey Family,



Mrs Kitty was truly a lovable person. I have always admired her from when I was a youth growing up in the Marlin Baptist Church until now. She was truly one of God's angels. May God Bless each and every one of you.

Gail Dorsey

August 16, 2006

Since , I have set in this seat twice just like you so I know how you feel. But I know for a fact that God will see you throw. I will have all of you in my prayers.

GAIL GARRETT

August 16, 2006

TO THE DORSEY FAMILY, WE THE REV. WILLIAM JOHNSON JR. AND THE REV. LONNIE GARRETT FAMILY DO REMEMBER YOU IN OUR PRAYERS. WE HAVE KNOWN MRS. KITTY FOR MANY YEARS AND SHE HAS ALWAYS BEEN A SWEET SMILING AND HELFUL PERSON. WE WILL MISS HER PRESENCE IN MARLIN AND WACO.

TO ROBERT DORSEY AND FAMILY WHO HAS BEEN OUR NEIGHBORS FOR YEARS UNTIL WE MOVED RECENTLY, WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU. ROBERT KEEP SMILING LIKE YOUR MOTHER DID BECAUSE YOUR SMILE IS JUST LIKE HERS.(SMILE)

Cynthia Dorsey Edwards

August 15, 2006

Hello Family,



I regret that I will not be able to join you at the service for Aunt Kitty, but please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. She truly left a legacy and many memories that will stay with all of us forever. May God bless you.

William & Irene Toliver

August 15, 2006

To the Dorsey Family,



I/we would like to express to you our deepest sympathy.She was with you for a very long time. May God continue to bless you.



Keep the faith..

Leon David & Althea Fay (Kitty) Dorsey

August 14, 2006

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