Lucille Dorsey Obituary

Lucille Dillard Dorsey, 85, of St. Marys, Ga. and native of Toms River, New Jersey passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Harborview Nursing Facility in Jesup, Ga. "Aunt Lou" as she was affectionately known by her nieces and nephews, was born on August 19, 1936 (with her late twin sister, Josephine Dillard-Hall) in Lakewood, New Jersey to the late, Goldie and Mary Smith-Dillard, Sr. Lucille was educated in the public school system of Toms River High School in New Jersey. Her work history consisted of working as a Certified Nursing Assistant most of her life and she worked at "The Car Wash" as a detailer, and her winsome personality proved to be a winner when it came to the detailing business. She put everything she had into everything she did. It had to be right, point-blank, period. She possessed very strict standards and stood strong to them. Lucille was the life of the party, she enjoyed bowling, playing cards and spending time with her family and friends.
Her journey that led her to Georgia came by way of Toms River, NJ to Trenton, NJ to Jacksonville, FL and then to St. Marys, GA. She was the former wife of Roland Dorsey, whom she remained cordial with even after their divorce. Lucille was a straight forward person that didn't mince words with anyone and was very clear on her intentions, but twice as sweet, when she wanted to be. She was a hoot to be around and loved to laugh. Lucille thought the world of her family and regretted not being able to travel to visit her family because of her worsening health problems.
Lucille was preceded in death by her parents, Goldie and Mary Smith-Dillard, Sr.; her siblings, Elizabeth Martin, Gertrude Craighead, Josephine Dillard-Hall, Marshall Dillard Sr., Goldie Curtis Dillard Jr. and Oscar James Dillard; a grandchild, Manique; a great grandchild, Kaheem and her daughter in-law, Valerie Dillard.
Those left to cherish her memory: her daughter, Lucinda Dillard, Trenton, NJ; her son, Larry Dillard, Trenton, NJ; her last surviving sister, Edna Richardson, Roxboro, NC; six grandchildren, Ebony Dillard, Keith Saunders, Kimilah Saunders, Tracy Dillard all of Trenton, NJ, Porsha Dillard, Atlanta, Ga. and Julius Dillard of Kennesaw, Ga.; and a host of twenty one great grandchildren, twenty three great great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, who will miss her dearly.
Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Allison Memorial Chapel, 10141 Colerain Road,, St. Marys, Ga. 31558 @ 12 noon. Visitation will be held one hour (11:00 am-12:00 pm) prior to services.
Interment will be in Kingsland Cemetery following services.
Everyone planning to attend services are asked to wear masks, as the Covid-19 virus is back on the rise.
Services will be live streamed thru our website: royalfuneralhomeinc.com