Dorothy was born in Jamestown, New York to Walter and Romaine Babcock on September 19, 1926. The family moved 'down south' to Baton Rouge when Dorothy was 12 years old and the city became her much loved home. She attended Baton Rouge High School where she met her high school sweetheart, Thomas Pruyn. After Thomas completed serving in the United States Army Air Corps during World War Il, and Dorothy graduated from LSU the couple married on August 8, 1948, and remained committed and joyful best friends for 72 years, raising 3 children in the Broadmoor area of Baton Rouge.
Family was the forefront of Dorothy's purpose in life. Faithful, fun, firm, loving, curious, intelligent, informed- what a wonderful woman to follow. Her children and grandchildren continued to go to Mommaw for her wisdom, and logical thinking throughout her long life.
Dorothy was an effective and dedicated educator blessing Louisiana students first in the small town of DeQuincy and later at Villa del Rey and Broadmoor Elementary. She received her Masters degree in Counseling from Southeastern Louisiana University later in life and was thrilled to become the Guidance Counselor at Brookstown Elementary under principal, Jackie Porta. Counseling was one of her God-given gifts. Her insights, listening ear, and wisdom continued to guide family, friends, and health care helpers to the end of her days.
Dorothy and Thomas were big Tiger fans, enjoyed traveling, and loved serving the Lord through their church, Broadmoor United Methodist Church, receiving in return much more than they gave. The Gumbo Sunday School class was their place of learning, serving and committed Christian friendship. As a senior citizen, Dorothy was led to begin Southeast Ministries to feed and serve people in need in her community. Later, she initiated the church Care Card Ministry at BUMC to reach out to aging members who could no longer go out to attend church.
Dorothy is survived by: her daughter, Susan (Harrison) Weber; 3 grandchildren: Mandy (Brent) Marcus of Prairieville, Whitney (Dustin) Flint of B.R., and Harrison 'Chip'
Weber of San Antonio; 5 great grandchildren: Kadin Ohmer and Aubrey Marcus of
Prairieville, and Grace, Hannah, and Julia Flint of B.R.; and nephews: Tommy, Michael, and David Everhart of North Carolina and Tennessee. She is preceded in death by her parents; her dear husband, Thomas; son Paul; and daughter Linda.
The family is forever thankful for the superior care, expertise and kindness given Ms. Dorothy through Hospice of Baton Rouge (Katrina, Niya, Mona, LaTarsha, Ximaena and other beautiful souls as well). We also so appreciate the care and help shown to Ms. Dorothy and to her family by staff at St. Clare Manor.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial donation to: (1) BUMCts Habitat for Humanity Methodist Faith Build, re: Lynn Bradley; (2) Southeast Ministries; (3) GoFundMe.com; (4) Broadmoor United Methodist Church; or (5) Hospice of Baton Rouge.
Services will be on Monday, June 30, 2025, at Broadmoor United Methodist Church, 10230 Mollylea Dr., with visitation from 10:00am until funeral at 11:00am, officiated by Rev. Tom Cook. Burial will follow at Roselawn Cemetery, 4045 North St.
