Linda Darnell Dorsey

Mrs. Linda Darnell Dorsey (Standford) died peacefully in her home on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 in Decatur, GA at the age of 67. Linda is survived by her husband, Henry Dorsey; children, Bryant Jordan Jr., Dustin Dorsey, Farrah Prewitt; grandchildren Kellon Dorsey, Selena Prewitt, Leia Dorsey, Malachi Prewitt; siblings, William Duwayne Standford and Donald Ray Standford of Oakland, CA. She is preceded in death by her parents and a host of Aunts and Uncles in California, Nevada and Michigan. Linda was born on May 21, 1949 in Tulsa Oklahoma to William and Bernice Standford. She gave her life to Christ at the early age of 5 years old. Her family moved from Tulsa, Oklahoma to Nevada and eventually residing in Oakland California. She graduated from Oakland Tech High School in 1967 and worked at Pacific Telephone for several years. She married Henry Dorsey, Telecommunications Engineer in 1974. Shortly after, the couple welcomed to their family three children Bryant, Dustin, and Farrah. In 1979 they moved and raised their family in Louisville. KY until they moved to Atlanta, GA and settling in Decatur in 1993. After moving to Louisville, KY Linda was not only a dedicated stay at home Mom, she volunteered with her children’s activities and within her church. She was also quite the artist and made several art pieces that decorate her home and family’s homes today. She was also very skilled at croqueting. Her children remember her as a kind mother who encouraged them to pursue their goals. Linda was accomplished at many things even though she had the degenerate disease Multiple Sclerosis most of her life. She was a pillar of strength and a hero to anyone around her seeing how she lived and fought the disease. She was a beautiful, generous, witty, and dedicated individual who loved the Lord and who was passionate about changing the world one volunteer experience at a time. She was an active and dedicated member of the Harrods Creek Baptist Church in Louisville, KY and eventually when she moved to Decatur, GA Greater Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church and often volunteered at any women meetings, vacation bible school and Sunday school. A funeral is scheduled for 11:00 AM Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Home, with a repast to follow. Pastor Johnny Beasley will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Linda's life. Visitation is 10:00AM-8:00PM Friday, February 3, 2017 at the SOUTH DEKALB Chapel. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the National MS Society. Condolences can be sent to www.levettfuneralhome.com.

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Linda Darnell Dorsey

January 24, 2017