DAYTONA FL— Dorothy J Yelton Walworth 88 died on August 29th, at Henry Ford Hospital, in Wyandotte Michigan.
She was born in Honeycutt NC on June 11th, 1932 to Grover Yelton and Zetta Gillis Yelton. She was raised on her family’s farm in North Carolina until 1942 and then moved with her family to the Metro-Detroit area. She graduated at the top of her class from River Rouge High School in 1948. Dorothy was awarded several scholarships from Michigan State University, including one in synchronized swimming. She earned her BS in Nutrition in 3 years, in 1951, and her master’s degree in 1953. She earned her second Master’s degree in the 60’s from Wayne State University in English. It was at MSU that she met and married her husband Gerald I Walworth. They had two children, John G and Jeffrey G.
Dorothy taught for 40 years in Melvindale Northern Allen Park. Over her career she touched the lives of thousands of students. She oversaw the National Honor Society as well as organizing the venues for many other school functions such as fund raisers. Her attention to detail and “goes the extra mile” way were sources of school pride in any affair she orchestrated. She enjoyed interacting with young people and often stayed late after school to assist her kids. She was one of the first teachers to make sure that every Senior left her class with a professionally done Resume on the right kind of paper etc. She cared about “her kids” and helped many get college scholarships.
Dorothy was kind and generous to all, the kind of person who fed the hungry and comforted those in need. She had adopted several stray animals and donated regularly to the Humane Society as well as many other worthy causes. On holidays she would invite everyone she knew who did not have family of their own to her house for Christmas or Easter or Thanksgiving. No one ever left hungry or feeling alone. Those who Dorothy leaves behind will always remember the love she shared and know that the angels rejoice at her homecoming. May she rest in the arms of Jesus until the day of her great reunion.