Dorothy L. Williams

On Thursday morning March 22, 2012, after a lengthy illness, DOROTHY LOUISE WILLIAMS was called home to eternal rest. She was born June 29, 1935 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Irby Williams and Marian Powell. Determined to become an educated woman, Dorothy graduated from Douglass Adult High School in 1966 and graduated from Sojourner College receiving a degree in Human and Social Resources. She also received her Master’s Degree Rehabilitation Counseling from Coppin State. Dorothy achieved her goal, becoming a Licensed Social Worker. Dorothy was employed at Adapt Cares for thirty-nine years for the Bon Secours Health Systems as a Clinical Coordinator. She loved her job and was dedicated to her patients the best quality care, strongly advocating for them and their rights. Although sometimes she was very stern with her patients, she had a listening ear and cared deeply for them and their well-being. Prior to Adapt Cares, Dorothy worked at the University Hospital as a CNA for many years. Upon leaving University Hospital, she was at Provident Hospital on Division Street, which was renamed Liberty Medical Center. At this facility, Dorothy began her counseling career until her retirement in 2010. Dorothy accepted Jesus Christ at the tender age of twelve years old, at Fist Mount Calvary Baptist Church under the leadership of the founder Rev. Taylor. She was a devoted and tithing member for sixty-four years. She loved her present Pastor, Rev. Derrick DeWitt. She was very active in the church, serving as president of the Pastor’s Aide, under Rev. Watkins, and as a member of the Women’s Ministry and Culinary Ministry. Dorothy had a special love for the youth of the church, often supplying food for Youth Ministry rehearsals and meetings. Dorothy loved her children, and was proud of her grandchildren’s accomplishments. When she talked about Harry, Marlow, and Sean, all you could do was listen and definitely could not get a word in the conversation. Dorothy leaves to cherish the memory of her life: brother, Frank Powell; son, Carlton Dixon Jr.; daughters, JoAnna Wright and Hope Williams; five grandchildren, Craig M. Williams II, Harry D. Robinson Jr., Marlow Johnson, Sean C. Gough and Tina Scott; four great-grandchildren, Carlie A. Williams, Chellyn M. Williams, Craig M. Williams III and Cade J. Williams; nieces, Patricia Stanton, Marian Powell Turner and Arietta Dorsey; nephew, Marvin Dorsey Sr.; great-niece, Angel Sanders; great-great-nephews, Nigel Powell, Matthew Powell, Holland Powell Jr. and Danny Sanders; great-great-nieces, Mariah Powell, Kia Powell, Diamonique Sanders, Danielle Sanders, Anina Powell and Amele Powell; great-great-great nephews, Kevin Waith, Jay Dorsey, Davon Dorsey and Philip Dorsey; great-great-great nieces, Izeaiyah, Kaleah, Jordon, Chloe, and Giselle, and a host of other relatives and fiends. She was preceded in death by a son, Craig Williams.

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Dorothy L. Williams

June 29, 1935 - March 22, 2012