Dorothy Jarrett Lee Obituary in Montgomery at Ross-Clayton Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Dorothy Jarrett Lee

EULOGY

A CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE OF DOROTHY JARRETT LEE

September 24, 1925 - April 7, 2020

GRAVESIDE SERVICE Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

GREENWOOD CEMETERY, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA REV. THOMAS E. JORDAN, EULOGIST ROSS-CLAYTON FUNERAL HOME, INC., DIRECTING

Dorothy Mildred Jarrett Lee was born to the Reverend Joseph B. Jarrett and Jadie Minniefield Jarrett on September 24, 1925 in Montgomery, Alabama, the youngest of six children. She attended Loveless School, Alabama State College Lab High School and Alabama State College, earning her Bachelor’s Degree in 1947, and her Master’s Degree in English in 1950. She began her teaching career in Brundidge, Alabama at Pike County Training School.

In 1959 she married Albert F. Lee and from this union came her three children: sons Alan Jarrett Lee, Derek Bennett Lee and daughter Teri Naomi Lee.

She continued her teaching career at Elizabeth City State College, Elizabeth City, North Carolina as English Instructor; at Voorhees College, Denmark, South Carolina as Assistant Professor of English and ending her teaching career with Montgomery Alabama Public Schools.

She was preceded in death by her parents Rev. Joseph and Jadie Jarrett and her siblings Joshua Jarrett, Melvyn C. Jarrett, M.D., Sallie Ruth Jarrett George, Naomi Jarrett Rhodes, and Joseph Benjamin Jarrett, Jr.

Dorothy Jarrett Lee leaves her cherished and devoted children: sons Alan Jarrett Lee, Derek Bennett (Bonita) Lee and daughter Teri Naomi (Lawrence, Jr.) Thompson; her loving and beautiful grandchildren, Lauren T. Thompson, Lawrence H. Thompson, III, Chloe M. Lee and Keren D. Lee; the children and family of Andrew and Marvin Jarrett-Michelle Jarrett Stewart and family, Annette Whittington Jarrett and family of Chicago, Illinois; the children and family of Reese Jarrett-Will Foster and Donna Foster Jarrett, Tony Jarrett, Myra Jarrett and Reba Baldwin of Temecula, California; the children and family of Walter Jarrett- Vivian Boyd, Gregory Jarrett and Patrick Jarrett; dedicated friend and neighbor Mrs. Jerelene Savage Thomas, friends Mrs. Edna C. Madison, the Means family- Linda, Pearlie, Wanda, Nettie and Michelle; Mrs. Camilla Dumas and family of Headland, Alabama, Mrs. Ella Pearl Howard and family of Pike Road, Alabama, Mr. Charlie Caffey of Brundidge Alabama, and each of the Pike County Training School Alumni, and a host of other family and loved ones.

A devout Christian, Dorothy was a loyal and long-time member of Lilly Baptist Church, shepherded by Pastor Thomas E. Jordan.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

Lilly Baptist Church The Reverend Thomas E. Jordan Lilly Baptist Church Missionary Circle No. 3 Loveless Community Center Senior Citizens Dr. William D. Smith and Staff Wallace Sadler, R.N. Tammie Washington, R.N. Bill Tucker, Chaplain The George Washington Carver Senior High School Class of 1978 Congressman John Lewis, Georgia’s 5th Congressional District

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So saddened to learn of the death of Mrs. Lee. Although much older than me, I looked up to her and respected her as well. We sang in the Senior Choir at Lilly Baptist for years and we had many laughs together as well. Both of us were educators so we had much to talk about always. May her soul rest in sweet peace and may your souls find solace in the fact that Mrs. Lee was loved and respected by many. Much love to the family. Patricia L. Shelby Montgomery, AL

God will never leave you or forsake you! Our prayers and sincerest condolences to your family during this most difficult time.
The Dean Family of Jackson, Alabama

May God be with you today, tomorrow and always! Our sincerest condolences to your family.
Debbie, Edmund, Leslie Dean and Sonny

Sending Love from Harvey Illinois - Annette & Joseph Whittington

Sending Love and a BIG virtual HUG. I will always remember the name "Dorothy Jarrett" and always remember the visits "up on the Hill". May Peace & Love from God always surround you. A mother's love is a beautiful things and I felt the love between you two when I had an opportunity to visit a few years ago. Cherish those memories - God Loves you. Cousin Annette and husband Joseph Whittington.

God put you on this Earth to do a job.(Educator)You did a job which he is well pleased. Rest In Peace teacher Your student: Charlie F. Caffey

JoAnna Thomas from Chicago on behalf of late grandfather Marvin Lee Jarrett and his offspring. Sending our love and condolences. I will always remember the times my grandfather would take me to what we called Jarrett Hill and the first stop we made was to see his favorite cousin, Dorothy. We love you and cherish our family history.

Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your mother Dorothy. Today and always, may loving memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength. From your cousins in Chicago...
Dr. Michelle Jarrett Stewart and sons Miles Stewart and Marques Stewart.