Dorothy De Laine

Dorothy Ann Morgan De Laine was born June 28, 1937 in Clayton, NC. She was the daughter of Euzelia Morgan Holder and Jordan Burt.

Dot, as she was known to many, was educated in the Johnston County School system and graduated from Cooper High School class of 1955. She also had an Associate's Degree from Hardbarger Business College. She had several jobs but the one she cherished the most was as Secretary at Clayton Elementary School. She retired in 1999.

In 1955, she married Joseph DeLaine (J.W.) and remained married to him until her death. To this union, they were blessed with six children: Allan, Louis, Henry, Stephanie, Tina and Nicole. She was a loving wife, a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a proud and active member of St. Augustine's AME church. She was member of the missionary society and held several leadership positions within the church including treasurer. She was also involved with several other civic organizations.

She was a good cook and nothing made her happier than feeding her family and friends. She liked traveling and going out to eat. She loved clothes, shoes, hats and purses. One of her favorite pastimes was modeling in the DeLaine National Family Fashion Show. But most importantly, she loved her husband, Mr J as she called him. It was rare that you saw one without the other.

She is survived by her husband of 67 years, JW; her children Allan, Louis (Zahra), Henry (Anita), Stephanie (Carlton), Tina (Andrea), and Nicole (Anthony); her grandchildren Nicollette, Letitia, Adrian, Simone, AJ, Carl J, Jada, Michael, Jeremy, and Saja; her great grandson Cameron; her siblings Theodore (Myra), Frances, Catherine, Sarah, Donald, and Becky. She is also survived by her beloved cousin Elaine (Charles), special daughter Joanne, special son & daughter-in-law Lynton & Jenifer Ray, and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Lois.

Matthew 11:28-30
Come to me, all of you who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke and put it on you, and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in spirit; and you will find rest. For the yoke I will give you is easy, and the load I will put on you is light.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St Augustine AME Church.

Wake
Saturday, December 24
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
St. Augustine AME
405 E. Stallings St.
Clayton, NC 27520

Funeral Service
Saturday, December 24
11:00 AM
St. Augustine AME
405 E. Stallings St.
Clayton, NC 27520

Interment
Saturday, December 24
Forest Hills
Clayton, NC 27520