Dorothy A. Stokes-Wallace

DOROTHY A. STOKES-WALLACE was born September 21, 1942, in Baltimore, Maryland to the late James and Mary Ellen Stokes. Dorothy “Dottie,” passed away June 8, 2023, in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dottie, as she was known to all, was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System and graduated from Dunbar High School. Following high school, Dottie began her career in retail at Wentzler’s in Baltimore. She also worked in other retail stores in and around Baltimore. As a young adult, Dottie began her Christian journey at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Baltimore where she received the sacrament of conﬁrmation. Asa devoted catholic, she served on many ministries. She was president of the Parish Counsel, led the usher ministry, trained and led lectors, and served on the corporator committee assisting with the management of church ﬁnances. Dottie was honored by the church with The Mother Elizabeth Lange Award for Exemplary Service as “a pillar of strength, honor and legacy to her church community.” She was a prayer warrior and willing servant who used her leadership skills as a dedicated and humble servant at St. Wenceslaus for 65 years. Dottie was married to the late Earl Wallace. They were childhood friends for more than 50 years before marrying. They brieﬂy moved to New Jersey before returning to Baltimore County. Upon returning to Baltimore Dottie worked for the Better Business Bureau and later at the Maryland Department of the Environment. Dottie was recognized by the MDE for her professionalism and friendly customer service. In a four-year period, she and her colleagues greeted and directed more than 15,335visitors and accepted and processed ﬁnancial transactions in the amount of$1.5 million. Dottie retired from MDE on September 30, 2023. Family was very important to her. She joined her sisters in hosting holiday gatherings, birthday celebrations and reunions. Dottie always hosted holiday dinners for her children and grandchildren at her home. Dottie was always recognized for her forward fashion and her signature hairstyle. Every weekend she could be found shopping with her daughter. She had a laugh and smile that would bring joy to all. Dottie was preceded in death by her husband Earl Wallace, brothers Harry and Dixon, sisters Alice, Cleo, Beatrice, and Joan. She leaves to mourn, her son, Anthony Johnson; daughter, Ingrid Peterson; her grandchildren, Terrill, Tomecha, Gerard, Stephen and Ashley; 23 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; brother, James Stokes, Jr.; sisters, Christobel Robinson and Eileen Shuler; and a host of family and friends.

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Dorothy A. Stokes-Wallace

September 21, 1942 - June 8, 2023