Collette Ernestine Dorsey Ashiru

Daron Harris sent Pink Tribute Spray for Collette Ernestine Dorsey Ashiru - December 06, 2023

I love you more - The steadfast response from an angel on earth who now has her wings. Gone but never forgotten. Love you always - The Harrises (LaMonte, Apryl, Jaden, and Arielle)

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It was such a joy to have Collette as a customer at Talbots while working there. I enjoyed talking with her about sports, fashion and life. Collette, you will be missed...rest in peace!

Johnetta Walker, Chesterfield (former Talbots employee)

To Collette's family and close friends. My deepest condolences on Collette's sudden illness and passing. I am a former co-worker (at 2 agencies) and friend. I learned an invaluable lesson because of our dear Collette. I am thankful to her. Even when we cannot understand God is always in control. I believe Collette knew this and is at peace. In prayer for your comfort. Esther Forrest Hines

Collette, just what can I say. ❤️ Yes a heavy heart is an understatement. My family loved, and still do thank you for the way you helped others, all the while you were going through life yourself. Thank you for being a great friend to my aunt Iris Harris and her son and daughter. You had the best heart, kind words and ridiculous compassion for people. Sleep well my friend, until we meet again. We love you! The Harris, the Gross family's and her niece Sharon. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

My sincere condolences to The Dorsey family for the loss of your sister.

I remember when Reverend Matthew P. Dorsey came to Beaufort to lead the Purvis Chapel AME Zion Church Family. Not only did the Dorsey family become members of the Purvis Chapel family, they also became members the Beaufort Ohana. So all of us have lost a sister. We grew up from kids to teenagers to adults. It was a sad day when Reverend Dorsey was transferred to Washington, NC.

Even in her job, she was a very friendly person. Collette was doing an assessment at one of my Virginia Beach neighbors' job. Collette told my neighbor that she had spent much of her childhood in Beaufort. My neighbor glowed about how nice she was. That's the Collette I will always remember.

God Bless, Joey Peterson

I met our beautiful Collette approximately 30 years ago when I was introduced to her and a team of colleagues during a surprise state dept. medical records audit at our local CSB. What could have easily become a contentious and conflictual confrontation ended up being the most pleasant, productive and professional interaction I'd ever had with QI and licensing specialists (smile). I quickly and easily became quite fond of Collette; always looked forward to her site visits throughout the years (not a typical reaction to those kinds of situations). As the encounters increased, our bond easily strengthened. We learned early on that we shared similar philosophies, values and priorities as fellow MSW's and women of faith. Years later we saw each other less (due to organizational changes and our taking on different roles within our respective agencies), but we were fortunately able to reconnect shortly before Collette announced her early retirement. We'd vowed to keep in touch, but life (and the pandemic) got in the way. It is with a heavy heart that I say goodbye to such a kind, genuine and caring soul. Rest in peace, our dearest Collette. May God provide strength and comfort to Collette's family, friends and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. -Regina Smith

It was my pleasure to work with Collette during her final years at DBHDS. She could be such fun and I so appreciated her dedication to those less fortunate. We had many good laughs and I will remember her beautiful smile!

May her family be comforted by their memories and find peace in the promise of the resurrection. Debra Vought

My heart and mind grieves because my beloved is no longer with us and has gone home to be with the Lord. It does give me solace however, to know that you are at peace! My dear friend for over 40 years, CoCo was always a loyal and loving friend with a sincere and beautiful spirit🙏🏾 She will be surely missed and until we meet again my friend, I still, will 'love you more.' 🙏🏾🥲‼️ Joyce G. Fointno| Camp Humphreys, South Korea

My sincere and deepest condolences to the family, all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Monty Ellison

Collette you were such a blessing to so many. You loved everyone you came in contact with in deeds and words. My days at ECU would have never been the same without you. The time that you, Reva, Joyce and I spent together, just over a year ago, will forever be etched in my heart along with all the other great times, talks and laughter we shared. Take your rest now, angel. Until we meet again. (Lisa Blue, Cameron, NC)

Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

With Heartfelt Sympathy, Jack "Pete" Vann & Rosa Ellison

I remember when Reverend Dorsey and his family moved on Van Norton Street in Washington North Carolina. That's when I first met Colette. She was always smiling with those big dimples. The last time I talked to her was at Virginia Beach she was still smiling those big dimples. She would truly be missed, but not forgotten. Smooches Linda Pearl

Deepest sympathy to The Dorsey to family. Gone but not forgotten. smooches Linda Ruffin Morales

My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of bereavement. Jo Ann Teel

My sincere condolences to Collette's family and all whose lives she touched. Fly high sweet Angel. "love you More". W.H.S. Classmate 1979 Rob Southern

My condolences and prayers to the family. May GOD'S love and peace surrounds you all. We appreciate the time, that was share with our Auntie by relationship via Lolita. May you rest in GOD'S wonderful hands. Love you all Shorn and Kay

I offer my sincere condolences to the Dorsey family. Collette you were always a beautiful person inside and out. Your smile was infectious and kindness unmatched.Take uour rest, you will be missed

My deepest condolences to the family

Sending condolences to family and friends. Collette was a beautiful soul during our school year. S.I.H CLASSMATE OF THE CLASS OF 1979.

Collette will always be my sister, my friend my confidante and my voice of reason! I will keep talking to you, Collette! I know you're there. I don't promise to dye my hair on time but I do promise to smile more, laugh more, DANCE more, live more in her honor! My beautiful sister lived life to the fullest, made long lasting friendships and loved so deeply. She met the challenges of her illness with grace, faith and fierce independence! Because of her "I won't complain!" I just have to learn how to do this without Cocopuff and to do that I will need to be more like her and lean on His everlasting love! Thank you family and friends for supporting Collette in her final journey! Love you MORE!

My condolences go out to all family members. I got the opportunity to meet Collette 7 years ago. I found her to be the sweetest person and she just had a beautiful spirit about her. She loved her family and cousins no matter what. I loved her too and she will be missed. Take your rest my sister in Christ. Vanessa H Dorsey

I worked with Collete, and did not know her for a really long time, but the minute I met her I knew she was special! I honestly think she was an angel already sent down from heaven! I have never met a sweeter, more caring, and more upbeat person!! I would put Bruno Mars on in the office, and she would immediately start dancing!! I love this woman with all my heart! She is a sister to me, and always will be!!! The heavens are brighter because she is there and the earth is a better place because she was here!! Rest in peace, my friend!!!!

My friend of 46 years, I don't know what I will do without your encouragement and support. Your grace, joy and faith was never removed. Love you always Pat

Collette, you always had such vigor and a real zest for life. No matter what came your way - you exemplified class, grace, faith and joy. I am so honored to have met you, known you, and to have called you my friend. May you rest in eternal and well deserved peace and power. Sending my condolences to the Dorsey family.

Sending condolences to the Dorsey family. Collette was such a beautiful lady. No matter how her day was going she would always say the kindest words to make sure your day was special. Thank you for the many smiles and laughter. (Gwen)

My sincere condolences to Lolita and the family.

Thoughts & prayers are with the family for your loss. I cherished our friendship & she will always be in my heart. Alvene, Williamsburg, VA

My most sincere condolences to the family.

To little a girl I knew, and grew up with blossom to a beautiful woman my condolences to the Dorsey family always love, Andrew Holland jr.

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We may have had distance between us geographically, but we occupied each other's souls. You will forever be etched on the tablets of my heart. Thank you for allowing me the honor of loving you to the moon and back. You'll always be sorely missed, but NEVER EVER forgotten. ~Kevin C.|Atlanta, GA

Although there was geographical distance between us, you remained in my heart and on my mind, as you always will. Going to miss you my friend.

Peace and comfort to the Dorsey family. "V"

My forever guardian Angel... I love and miss you Love your twin niece.. Billie D #loveyoumore

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