Dorothy Jemison
1937-12-10 2011-01-10Mrs. Dorothy R. Greene-Jemison was born on December 10, 1937 in Montgomery, Alabama, the last of ten children born to the late Elijah and Carrie Greene. She received her formal education in the Montgomery, Alabama Public School system where she graduated. She later attended the Chicago City College of Chicago, Illinois and Norfolk State University of Norfolk, Virginia.
On December 3, 1956 Dorothy was united in Holy Matrimony in Chicago, Illinois to Mr. Robert L. Jemison, Sr. Dorothy worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Chicago, Illinois until she relocated to Virginia. She later gained employment as Supervisor for the City of Norfolk Department of Parks and Recreation.
Mother Jemison was the backbone of the family. Dorothy leaves behind to cherish her, a loving husband Robert L. Jemison, Sr., two sisters, Rosalie Jones of PA and Annie Wimpie of CA, one brother, Alonzo Greene of IL, and eight children: Charles E. Jemison; Eloise A. Wallace; Jacquelyn Y. Booker; Robert L. Jemison, Jr.; Dorothy R. Jemison; Dennis E. Jemison; Kevin O. Jemison; Keith A. Jemison; and Rosalyn V. Brown. She also had fourteen grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends that will cherish her legacy for years to come.
May she rest with the angels in heaven!