Dorothy Mae White

Dorothy Mae Copeland White was born in Isles of Wright County, Virginia on May 23, 1922, to the late Henry Copeland and Mary Jane Edwards. She was one of ten children. She was a graduate of Huntington High School in Newport News, Virginia and went on to receive a professional modeling certificate from The Walters Fashion Academy in Baltimore, Maryland. She later attended Morgan State University where she received her Bachelor of Science degree, with additional graduate credits from the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins University.During her professional career as a teacher in Baltimore City Public Schools, she was the recipient of many awards for her works of art and her outstanding teaching abilities. They include a silver plaque from former Mayor William Donald Schaefer of Baltimore, Maryland for outstanding instruction in The Baltimore City Public Schools and she was placed in the Maryland Historical Society as one of Maryland’s fifteen outstanding Black female artists.Dorothy was affirm believer in community service and was an active member The Garrison Boulevard United Neighbors Association, serving as block captain until her health no longer allowed her to do so. She received numerous awards and citations from former Mayor Kurt Schmoke, Mayor Martin O’Malley, City Council President, Sheila Dixon and from Governor Paris Glendening for her community service.Dorothy was a faithful and committed member of Augsburg Evangelical Lutheran Church and served on the Church Council, Evangelism Committee, Summer Programs and was an active member of The Women of Augsburg during her forty plus years as a member.She leaves to celebrate her life: her son, Jean Albert Renaud White of Parkton, MD.; her daughter, Evonne Harper and son-in-law, David William Harper of Santa Fe, NM.; two grandsons, Harold Phillip Simpson, Jr., and wife, Erica Nicole Simpson of Daytona Beach, FL., and Christian Nureyer Renaud-White of Parkton, MD; two great grandchildren, Breanna Nicole Simpson and Tre' Allen-Charles Simpson both of Daytona Beach, Fl.; three sisters, Barbara Fridae, Elmira Griffin and Rosemary Baily; one brother, Maxwell Copeland and a special great aunt, Martha Almond along with a host of family and friends.Dorothy White’s greatest contribution to all of us was her genuine caring and fun loving nature. She was always willing to meet you at least half way….if you made sense. She was the biggest champion and support system for her family and friends.

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Dorothy Mae White

May 23, 1922 - March 20, 2005