Mrs. Evelyn Doris Dorsey, was born October 8, 1939 in Weston, GA and passed away on February 23, 2022 at Ohio Health Mansfield. Evelyn was employed with White Westinghouse for over 2 decades. She was a member of The Oasis of Love Church of God in Christ and served as a member on The Mothers Board. She and her husband Edison married in Preston, GA over 60 years ago and relocated to Mansfield, OH in 1959. Together they are the proud parents of six children, Adolphus, Yvonia, Gregory, Beverly, Angala and Stacey. Evelyn has 17 grandchildren, and 21 great grandchildren.
Evelyn was also a homemaker and the pride and joy of her heart was caring after her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also enjoyed cooking, sewing, hairstyling, and taking walks in the neighborhood.
Evelyn is preceded in death by her parents, mother, Arvesta Garrett Barr and father, Clifford Reliford; daughter, Beverly O. Dorsey and sister Joyce Brown. Along with her husband and five children.
Evelyn is survived by her brother Rudolph Garrett of Columbus, GA; sister, Poly Garrett Flippins of Louisville, KY; sister in law, Alfreda Dorsey and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation 10:00am and Home Going Service 11:00am Tuesday March 1, 2022 at The Oasis of Love 190 Chester Ave.
Interment at Mansfield Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Evelyn Dorsey’s name to The American Diabetes Association Mansfield.
Praying for the Family. She was a pleasant person and had a smile for you.
So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with the family. Evelyn will be missed.
Rest in peace was a very loving neighbor rest in paradise
If a Rose was a person it would be You MOM! You was Perfect in Every way!! I will think of you especially on Your Birthday, Mothers Day, Memorial Day & Christmas! Rest Easy My LOVE! Von
My condolences goes out too the family. she was a sweet lady she will be missed
It is so heartbreaking to know that you are no longer here… you were a grandma to the whole south side growing up.. you always had a smile on your face no matter what you were dealing with in life.. you will be missed and are forever loved.. my prayers, condolences and love goes out to your family i know how close you were with all of them… your memory will live on through them.. ❤️
So sorry for your loss
Praying for the family
My condolences to the Dorsey family. Your family in my prayers.
So sorry for your loss. Our condolences and prayers to the Dorsey family.
Aunt Evelyn you truly exemplified the best qualities and/or attributes that were genuine and authentic that I felt and truly experienced everytime I was in your presence. You kept it real and did not pretend or sugar coat the truth or reality. This is what I will always remember about you, when you and I had our one on one conversations whenever you visited Albany, GA. I will miss you, but will always have respect and unconditional love for you just for being you. You are one in a million. R.I.P., my favorite Auntie. Verdell Nealy, Albany, GA
My Sincere Sympathy to The Dorsey Family I spent alot of time in their home with Beverly Toot always felt welcome.
Sending Heartfelt Prayers
Even though there is joy in the homegoing, there is sorrow in your loss. Thinking of you as you prepare to lay your love one to rest; may God give your family peace and comfort
My Condolences and Prayers to the family
My prayers to the family of Evelyn Dorsey, I worked with her at westinghouse electric for many years she was always such a sweet person always smiling, she will be missed, may God give his comfort to all.
Praying for the family &friends during this difficult time. We can say this beautiful soul left a mark on everyone she met, May God give you comfort and peace.
Travel well in the after life Aunt Boot.
Sending love and prayers for Edison and the kids. We love Evelyn (Boot) and she was more like a Sister to my Mom. We will always remember how family oriented Boot was. She loved her family and it showed. RIH Boot. On behalf of Clarence and Mary Nickerson ❤
For Edison, Dolphus, Von, Greg , Angie , Stacy and families, my heart goes out to you all. Sending love and praying for your healing and peace. We will miss Boot so much. Love you guys! ❤
SENDING MY LOVE AND PRAYERS TO THE DORSEY FAMILY! TOOLIE WAS A GREAT PART OF MY CHILDHOOD! LOVED HER DEARLY
My deepest condolences to the family
My condolences and prayers are with the family of Evelyn Dorsey. Evelyn will be missed by all who know her. I worked with Evelyn at Westinghouse and we became the best of friends along with her family. I will miss her smile and telephone calls. May God bless and keep you at this time of sorrow.
Much love
To Edison Dorsey and family, you have are deepest sympathy, love and prayers in your loss of such a wonderful wife and mother. Herb and Loretta Hilliard
Lived next door to the Dorsey Family and their family was our family Evelyn will be missed…Prayers for the family praying Gods Peace that passes human understanding
Evelyn has brought joy, made us laugh,
and shown us love of a,
Beautiful life and Blessed memories.
My Condolences to the Family
Prayer & Love
Barbara Simms Family
Gone, yet will never be forgotten. Evelyn will live forever in the hearts of those whom she loved and those of us, who loved her deeply. My cousin and friend, whom I will always have a high respect for what she represented in her life. Evelyn lives on in children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Sincere condolences to the Dorsey family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Respectfully, Scott & Mary Young.
May God comfort your hearts and
Give you all strength and peace
During this time. I will miss the
Many visits we shared from
Mansfield to Saginaw with
Evelyn and the family.
I love you my family!
Sending Condolences and Prayers to my family with Love. Rest in peace “Boot”♥️♥️
Our Condolences too the family and friends of the Dorsey family. Though your love one has been elevated too her heavenly home, take joy in knowing that she has entered into her eternal life where there is no sickness, no sorrow and no sadness. Rest in the peace of God knowing that you will see Mrs Dorsey again
My heartfelt condolences to the family of Evelyn Dorsey, Evelyn’s smile will be missed by all who knew her. I worked with Evelyn at Westinghouse and we became friends. I will miss Evelyn’s smile and telephone calls. My prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
My Condolences to our Family From Rudolph Garrett and Family with Love ❤️ My prayers are with you and the Family.
My sincere condolences praying for our family, at this difficult time . I am thinking about you all and sending hugs and love your way. Rest in Paradise aunt Boot ❤.
We pray that God will comfort and strengthen the Dorsey family during this time. We will always cherish those precious memories when Cousin Boot and family visited us in Georgia. Her smile and laughter brought joy to our hearts.
Love,
The children of Clarence “Jake” & Mattie Pearl Garrett
Sending Love Condolences And Prayers To My Family May God Comfort You All During This Difficult Time.
Our deepest sympathy and love to our Dorsey family cousins! May the spirit of our dear cousin, Evelyn, Rest In Peace and power now and forever. Amen. Love from The Bryant Sisters
Our condolence to the Dorsey family.
My love, prayers and condolences to the Dorsey Family. You will truly be missed, but your spirit will live within your family.
To Edison Dorsey & Family
May loving memories ease your loss and bring you comfort, my condolences to you and your family.
From the everson family
May God bless the family.
Our sincere condolences to the Dorsey family.
My sincere condolences to the Family.
My condolences to the Dorsey family. I never met you, but I met your son Adolphus and daughter Beverly. God rest her soul. And I know based on your children ora, you were a beautiful woman. RIP