Shirley Walker Dorsett

— Mrs. Shirley Walker Dorsett, age 92, of High Point, died Thursday, May 8th, at Triad Care & Rehabilitation Center in High Point. Shirley was born June 11, 1921 in Mabscott, W. Virginia, a daughter of the late Clifford and Claudia Walker. Sibling survivors of Shirley are two sisters, Maxine Walker Montgomery of Matthews, NC and Nell Walker Garrette of Fredericksburg, VA. Her brother, Harry C. Walker, was the first of the four siblings to precede the others in death.

When she was 15 years old, her family moved to High Point from Lexington, NC. A few years after Shirley’s graduation from Central High School, she married her sweetheart, David C. Dorsett who preceded her in death in 1997.

Mr. and Mrs. Dorsett lived 59 years as husband & wife. Their two daughters survive them: Mrs. Darla (Charles Thomas) Dorsett Barber & Mrs. Jill (Kenneth Butler) Dorsett Keiser.

Other survivors are four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren: David Barber and wife Stephani, and their children: Felicity, Cadence & Amalei: Amy Barber Byrd and husband Jeremy Byrd, and their children: Gabriel & Gavin; Jeremy Keiser and his wife Alyssa, and their children: Ethan & Emily; Mary Victoria Keiser, and her child: Cheyenne.

Throughout her life, Shirley worked in her own home business sewing original clothing and clothing from patterns. She also made alterations. At other times she worked at Adam Millis in the Hosiery Division. Her last professional position was in Quality Control at Archdale Mfg. Her favorite job was working at home, taking care of her husband and daughters!

She loved various activities including riding her tandem bicycle, as long as she was with her husband,” her David.” They loved to visit the Outer Banks! Now our Momma and Mee-Maw has returned to our Daddy and Pee-Paw and to their little terrier, Happy, who made it up to Heaven a few years before either of them! What a happy reunion! For those who know Shirley best, they know she will be painting Heaven pink with her Savior’s approval!

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday evening at Sechrest Funeral Service at 1301 E. Lexington Avenue in High Point. On Monday a memorial service to celebrate Shirley’s life will begin at 2:00 p.m. at Sechrest Funeral Service officiated by Rev. Kenneth C. Kroohs, Rector of Saint Christopher’s Episcopal Church. The Internment will commence after the funeral between 3:00-4:00 p.m. at Floral Gardens Cemetery 1730 West English Road.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Triad Care and Rehabilitation Center, 707 N. Elm Street, High Point, NC 27262.