Dorothy Ann Mcbride

Dorothy Ann McBride was born on April 8, 1937, in Roanoke, Alabama to her parents, Gene Dorsey and Elizabeth Potter Dorsey. She was the only child born to this union. As a child, Dorothy loved school and going to church. The family eventually relocated to Massillon, Ohio and Dorothy received her early education by graduating from Washington High School. She furthered her education by attending Arapahoe Community College in Littleton, Colorado. On June 13, 1955, Dorothy married her soul-mate, Thomas W. McBride. They first met when they both were in the fourth grade at Franklin Elementary School in Massillon, Ohio. Thomas would chase and pull Dorothy's hair. He fondly remembers his wife as a loving and devoted wife. The love shared by them was unconditional. He credits his wife as having "saved his life." He recalls that Dorothy approached the Adjutant General of the US Army, during a time of war, and asked that they not send Thomas overseas. This was an unheard of request and she broke the chain of command in doing so. Needless to say, the request was granted. He did not go overseas. Thomas knew, he now had an "over the top lady." To this loving union, four children, Thomas W. II, Mark W. I, David W. and Leila A. were born. The relationship shared with her children was one of a doting mother, who only wanted what was best for her children. She truly enjoyed all the happy and precious moments they all shared together. Dorothy was later blessed with eleven grandchildren, Lia, Timothy, Mark, II, Rose, Thomas, III, Elizabeth, Latisha, Latasha, Brittany, Brianah, Niya, and five great grandchildren, who all were an additional source of joy and pride in her life; they too have shared many happy and memorable moments together. By profession, Dorothy was employed by the University of Colorado Health Science Center as a Supervisor in the Bindery Department of the Denison Medical Library. She was hardworking, dependable and performed her duties with a spirit of excellence. A woman of faith and belief in the Lord, Dorothy was a faithful and dedicated member of New Hope Baptist Church for over 50 years. She joined the church under the pastoral leadership of the late Reverend A.C. Dones. She served her church and the Lord as a member of the Deaconess Board, the Nursing Home Committee and the Nursery. She truly enjoyed the fellowship shared with her church family and wisdom and knowledge she gained as she studied the Bible. Dorothy was a fun-loving woman, who enjoyed life and those she encircled. In her free time, she enjoyed gardening, shopping and spending quality time with family and friends. Her closest friends, the late Lorraine Peters and Eva Smith shared many moments together, whether conversing over the phone or just enjoying each other's company. She will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known this kind and wonderful woman. To know Dorothy was to love her. She is preceded in death by two sons, Thomas W. McBride and David W. McBride and her parents, Gene and Elizabeth Dorsey. Friends may call at the Paquelet Funeral Home, Massillon on Friday, July 15 from 10am-12pm with a Graveside service to follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Messages of condolence may be sent to www.paquelet, com Paquelet Funeral Home & Crematory 330-833-322