Carolyn Ann Hearn Dodson departed this life on February 12, 2021. Carolyn was born in Laurel, Delaware on March 3, 1939, to Charles Allison Hearn Sr. and Dorothy Laws Hearn. She received her early education at Paul Lawrence Dunbar School in Laurel, Delaware.
Carolyn completed her high school education at the William C. Jason Comprehensive High School in Georgetown, Delaware. After graduating high school, she continued her education at Delaware State College (University) and completed a degree in business education in 1960.
Late in 1958, she met the love of her life, Dr. Leon Dodson, and they were married on March 30, 1964. From this union of 57 years, they were blessed with two outstanding sons; Darryl Leon and Kevin Charles. Carolyn and Leon loved each other and enjoyed spending time together, especially in the Bahamas and sharing precious moments. Carolyn’s professional career began at William Henry High School in Dover, Delaware where she was a teacher of Business Education.
In 1963, Leon and Carolyn moved to New York, and in 1965, Carolyn accepted a position teaching business education with the Glen Cove City Schools. She worked with the Glen Cove City Schools for the next thirty years until her retirement in 1995.
During this time, she received a Master’s degree from Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. Carolyn had a true passion in teaching and enjoyed it to the fullest. It was widely known that she was loved and fondly remembered by her students.
Carolyn was a proud lifetime member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She was a charter member and the first President of the Pi Pi Omega Chapter in, Westbury, New York. In addition to her many talents, she was an associate mom of the Nassau County, NY chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Carolyn also loved to dance and have a great time. Carolyn loved her family as she enjoyed having family and friends around. She was an outstanding wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Her life, legacy and influence will forever remain in the lives of all who knew and loved her.
Carolyn leaves to cherish her memory to her loving husband of 57 years, Dr. Leon Dodson; two sons, Darryl Dodson (daughter in law- Karen C. Dodson) and Kevin Dodson; twin grandchildren Maya and Trent Dodson; dear cousin, Natalie Moore; Loving niece, Andrian Moore; childhood friend, Constance Johnson; Goddaughter, Hope Vaughn Brown and a host of relatives and friends.
Please join us livestream for her Celebration of Life Service: https://vimeo.com/512691958
Please visit www.roswellfuenralhome.com to leave condolences to the family.
Partager l'avis de décès
v.1.9.5