Obituary for Dorothy G. "Aunt Dot" Young (Mitchell)
Dorothy G. Young, a longtime resident of White Plains, NY passed away peacefully on September 22, 2022. She was born on May 30, 1932 to the late Benjamin and Minnie Mitchell in Valhalla, New York.
She was married to the late Clarence (Knobby) Young of New Rochelle, New York.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her siblings the late Benjamin Mitchell, Mabel Chisholm & Hilda Potillo.
Dorothy graduated from White Plains High School class of 1956 and was a member of the Ambassador Drum Corp.
Dorothy had one of the oldest memberships of Mt. Hope A.M.E. Zion Church having started Sunday School when the church was on Winchester Street in White Plains.
She was employed at the Westchester-Putnam Affirmative Action under Paul Redd where she also wrote for the County Press. She was also Secretary of Kensico Cooperative Inc.
We can't forget her modeling days where she modeled for The Models' Guild of Westchester and The Freelancers. (Can someone say Tyra Banks Who?)
She was a devout and active member of Mt. Hope A.M.E. Zion Church where she served as a Financial Secretary, was a member on the Steward Board, President of the "Do Something About It" Committee, member of the Stoney Hill Cemetery Committee, and the Christian Education Board.
Dorothy, affectionately known as Dot, Dottie, and Aunt Dot, was an avid reader and a strong advocate for education. She also loved Music, Game Shows & Reality T.V. Although soft-spoken she conveyed her point with class and humility. Her warm and humorous personality made everyone feel special and welcomed. She was selfless and generous and loved immensely by her family, friends and the community.
She leaves to cherish her memory, a host of Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces and Great Nephews, Great Grand Nieces and Great Grand Nephews, Cousins, a God-Daughter and many Friends.
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ATTENTION: During the continuing COVID-19 crisis, as we slowly phase back into smaller capacity public visitations/services, we need your help in limiting and controlling the number of people, so please govern yourself accordingly for the health & safety of all. Thank you so kindly!
A Walk-Thru Wake/Visitation/Viewing will be held on Fri. Sept. 30th, 11:00AM-12:00PM at Mt. Hope AME Zion Church with limited capacity, followed by Funeral Service at 12:00Noon. So you may come to the church to try to attend, with your masks on. At the very least you can get hand sanitizer & sign the register book (NOTE: please feel free to bring your own pen). If not at capacity, you will be allowed in to have a seat; but if at capacity by the time you get there, you may be required to leave the premises after signing register book, so as not to be in violation nor cause a health hazard, so please govern yourself accordingly. Regardless of if you're able to enter/be seated, or not, please refrain from touching/hugging/handshaking, ONLY elbow bumping briefly if at all. If instructed, PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY leave the building & premises if the church is at their capacity. PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY follow & abide by the directions of the funeral home staff and/or church or cemetery personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following directions & policies, so as to make all go smoothly the day of the services, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the funeral home and/or church, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.
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The Entire Staff of Lee's Funeral Home, LLC respects that Dorothy G. Young & her family entrusted her care & the care of their loved one to us, and that they value the level of service & attention our funeral home provides. We are honored, in turn, to provide comfort, assistance and service to the Family of Dorothy G. Young during their time of bereavement.
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Please leave written condolences now herein on the Memory Wall to express your sorrow, share your memories, and as an expression of sympathy & way to communicate with/offer comfort to the family, that they and others may see, and may be a lasting tribute in her honor, whether you're able to attend or not. Definitely Please SIGN IN on the Memory Wall as a virtual way of signing the register book, especially if choosing to stay safe/not able to sign in person.
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You MUST come to the church & cemetery wearing a mask, & wear a mask inside the church, and social distance as much as possible at all times. If you know you have a coronovirus/COVID-19; are sick/experiencing symptoms of coronovirus/COVID-19; are immuno-compromised and/or have health/other conditions that make your body more susceptible to illness, please do NOT attend any services nor come to either facility. Please feel free to bring & use your own pen for signing the family's register book - you are encouraged to please BRING & use your own PEN for signing. Please follow & abide by the rules of the church & cemetery, and directions of the funeral home staff, church and/or cemetery personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following directions & any policies, so as to make all go smoothly the day of the services, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the church and/or funeral home, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.
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In Lieu of flowers, the family kindly appreciates contributions be made in her name/memory/honor to the Table of Grace at/of Mt. Hope AME Zion Church (see church address information under Service Details). As a lasting tribute, you may also choose to plant a tree, and/or a contribution may be made in her name/memory/honor as indicated above. If sending flowers, they may be delivered either on Thurs. Sept. 29th, 2022 by/before 6:00PM to Lee's Funeral Home, and/or on Fri. Sept. 30th by 10:45am to Mt. Hope AME Zion Church. The Family Thanks You!
She was married to the late Clarence (Knobby) Young of New Rochelle, New York.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her siblings the late Benjamin Mitchell, Mabel Chisholm & Hilda Potillo.
Dorothy graduated from White Plains High School class of 1956 and was a member of the Ambassador Drum Corp.
Dorothy had one of the oldest memberships of Mt. Hope A.M.E. Zion Church having started Sunday School when the church was on Winchester Street in White Plains.
She was employed at the Westchester-Putnam Affirmative Action under Paul Redd where she also wrote for the County Press. She was also Secretary of Kensico Cooperative Inc.
We can't forget her modeling days where she modeled for The Models' Guild of Westchester and The Freelancers. (Can someone say Tyra Banks Who?)
She was a devout and active member of Mt. Hope A.M.E. Zion Church where she served as a Financial Secretary, was a member on the Steward Board, President of the "Do Something About It" Committee, member of the Stoney Hill Cemetery Committee, and the Christian Education Board.
Dorothy, affectionately known as Dot, Dottie, and Aunt Dot, was an avid reader and a strong advocate for education. She also loved Music, Game Shows & Reality T.V. Although soft-spoken she conveyed her point with class and humility. Her warm and humorous personality made everyone feel special and welcomed. She was selfless and generous and loved immensely by her family, friends and the community.
She leaves to cherish her memory, a host of Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces and Great Nephews, Great Grand Nieces and Great Grand Nephews, Cousins, a God-Daughter and many Friends.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
ATTENTION: During the continuing COVID-19 crisis, as we slowly phase back into smaller capacity public visitations/services, we need your help in limiting and controlling the number of people, so please govern yourself accordingly for the health & safety of all. Thank you so kindly!
A Walk-Thru Wake/Visitation/Viewing will be held on Fri. Sept. 30th, 11:00AM-12:00PM at Mt. Hope AME Zion Church with limited capacity, followed by Funeral Service at 12:00Noon. So you may come to the church to try to attend, with your masks on. At the very least you can get hand sanitizer & sign the register book (NOTE: please feel free to bring your own pen). If not at capacity, you will be allowed in to have a seat; but if at capacity by the time you get there, you may be required to leave the premises after signing register book, so as not to be in violation nor cause a health hazard, so please govern yourself accordingly. Regardless of if you're able to enter/be seated, or not, please refrain from touching/hugging/handshaking, ONLY elbow bumping briefly if at all. If instructed, PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY leave the building & premises if the church is at their capacity. PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY follow & abide by the directions of the funeral home staff and/or church or cemetery personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following directions & policies, so as to make all go smoothly the day of the services, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the funeral home and/or church, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.
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The Entire Staff of Lee's Funeral Home, LLC respects that Dorothy G. Young & her family entrusted her care & the care of their loved one to us, and that they value the level of service & attention our funeral home provides. We are honored, in turn, to provide comfort, assistance and service to the Family of Dorothy G. Young during their time of bereavement.
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Please leave written condolences now herein on the Memory Wall to express your sorrow, share your memories, and as an expression of sympathy & way to communicate with/offer comfort to the family, that they and others may see, and may be a lasting tribute in her honor, whether you're able to attend or not. Definitely Please SIGN IN on the Memory Wall as a virtual way of signing the register book, especially if choosing to stay safe/not able to sign in person.
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You MUST come to the church & cemetery wearing a mask, & wear a mask inside the church, and social distance as much as possible at all times. If you know you have a coronovirus/COVID-19; are sick/experiencing symptoms of coronovirus/COVID-19; are immuno-compromised and/or have health/other conditions that make your body more susceptible to illness, please do NOT attend any services nor come to either facility. Please feel free to bring & use your own pen for signing the family's register book - you are encouraged to please BRING & use your own PEN for signing. Please follow & abide by the rules of the church & cemetery, and directions of the funeral home staff, church and/or cemetery personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following directions & any policies, so as to make all go smoothly the day of the services, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the church and/or funeral home, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.
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In Lieu of flowers, the family kindly appreciates contributions be made in her name/memory/honor to the Table of Grace at/of Mt. Hope AME Zion Church (see church address information under Service Details). As a lasting tribute, you may also choose to plant a tree, and/or a contribution may be made in her name/memory/honor as indicated above. If sending flowers, they may be delivered either on Thurs. Sept. 29th, 2022 by/before 6:00PM to Lee's Funeral Home, and/or on Fri. Sept. 30th by 10:45am to Mt. Hope AME Zion Church. The Family Thanks You!