Dorothy F. King

With a heart filled with admiration and a spirit moved by her extraordinary life, we remember Dorothy Feimster King, a woman whose generosity knew no bounds and whose resilience was a beacon of strength for all who knew her. Dorothy AKA “Dot/Dottie", was born on September 05, 1943 in High Point, North Carolina to her parents Viola Feimster and Ellis Wilson (both deceased). Dorothy passed away on Sunday August 13, 2023 at the age of 79. Dorothy was the oldest of ten in which five sibling deaths preceded hers, Lavada Bellot, Janice Tanksley, Leola Jones, Darlene Tomlin; stepbrothers, Reverent Clement Crawford and Elbert Miller; daughter, Debora Ann Collins; stepson, Anthony King.

Dorothy graduated from William Penn High School located in High Point, NC in 1962. Dorothy moved to the Washington DC metropolitan area around 1965 and was known for her unwavering dedication and professionalism. She became the Head Teller for The National Bank of Washington/Riggs National Bank in Washington DC in 1972. Dorothy retired from the banking industry in 1990 and began working for IIT Research Institute in Lanham, Maryland where she eventually retired a second time due to health reasons.

Dorothy met deceased Robert Allen King in 1979. They were married on February 11, 1981 in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Together they raised Terry Collins, Anthony King, and Gina Marie Pryor. Robert and Dorothy were upstanding members of Florida Avenue Baptist Church, NW Washington DC, Mt. Horeb Baptist Church NE Washington DC and most recent Kettering Baptist Church, Kettering Maryland.

In 1984, Dorothy became a proud member of The Georgiana Thomas Order of the Eastern Star Naomi Chapter #9 Prince Hall Affiliated, Dorothy accepted the office of Worthy Matron of Naomi Chapter #9 in 1995. In her many years of service, Dorothy was honored with numerous awards and recognitions.

Dorothy, a loving mother and sister is survived by Sons; Bill Collins Jr., Brian Collins, and Terry Collins; stepdaughter, Gina Marie Pryor; Grandchildren, Brittany Collins, Leshana Collins, Kennissha Hall, Nakia Collins, Darnisha Collins, and Jamall Miller; Six Great Grandchildren; Sisters, Peggy David, Juanita Rowe, Ardis Brown, and Yvonne Tomlin, Brother, James Waden; stepbrother, Jerry Walker; several In-Laws, Cousins, Nieces and Nephews.

Dorothy was a very outgoing person, she loved big family/friend gatherings/cookouts because she loved her family and enjoyed cooking/ preparing big Thanksgiving dinners. She loved eating crabs for hours at a time and have only one beer. She also loved to sing so much; she became a long-standing member of Mt. Horeb Baptist Church’s Chancellor Choir. She loved to be involved with organization such as the Order of the Eastern Star, a group that mirrored her own values of charity, truth, and loving kindness, as well as the usher board for the church. Fashion was one of her favorite pastimes, loved dressing up for a night out with her family, friends, formal events or merely for work. If there was one thing she enjoyed and could do all day without any complaints, that one thing would be DRINKING COFFEE (4 sugars and 2 creams)! She was a fixture for the Hallmark channel, kept her blonde hair flawlessly styled, never missed a nail appointment, and was known for her immaculate home. Dorothy was a God fearing, well loved, loving, kind, wise, fabulous, beautiful, elegant, giving, unselfish, upstanding, brave and resilient (a few amongst many) woman. Our Lord and Savoir has received a great ANGEL!

Her life will be celebrated on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at the Community Bible Baptist Church, 7309 Riverdale Road, Lanham, Maryland, 20706. Visitation begins at 10:00 am EDT, followed by the Homegoing Celebration at 11:00 am EDT. As we come together to honor Dorothy's life, we remember her words, "Being a strong woman is not about physical strength, but about emotional resilience. It is about having the inner fortitude to stand up for what is right, to be true to oneself and to not let life's challenges get in the way of one's happiness."

We invite you to leave your memories of Dorothy and upload photos to her memorial page, to help us all remember this extraordinary woman who made a lasting impact on so many lives. As we share our memories, we keep Dorothy's generous, loving, resilient, and humble spirit alive.