Katrina LaTrelle Dorsey

Obituary For Katrina LaTrelle Dorsey

Memorial service for Katrina LaTrelle Dorsey 63, will be Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 1 pm at the Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Dr. Titus Robinson, officiating. Ms. Dorsey passed away on April 2, 2025. No Visitation.

Ms. Dorsey, leaving behind a legacy of service, scholarship, and unwavering love for her community. She graduate from Anniston High School, Class of 1981. She earn her Bachelor's Degree in Park and Recreation Leadership from the University of Alabama in 1987 and later received her Master's Degree in Student Personnel in Higher Education from Tennessee Technological University in 1991. Her career began at Tennessee Technological University, where she served as an Area Coordinator from 1988 to 1991. She continued to make an impact as Area Coordinator at Mississippi State University (1991-1994), Assistant Director of Housing and Residential Life at Georgia State University (1994-2000), Director of Housing and Residence Life at Spelman College (2000- 2005), Director of Student Housing at Antioch College (2006-2008), and Associate Dean of Student Life at the University of Rhode Island (2008-2015).

In 2015, Katrina returned home to Anniston to care for her beloved mother, Vivian Dorsey, who passed away in 2019. In 2018, Katrina became Director of the Soup Bowl of Anniston. Beyond her professional role, Katrina's heart for service led her to establish a Saturday feeding ministry for the homeless-offering not just meals, but also compassion, dignity, and human connection. She was a Golden Life Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., initiated in Fall 1985 through the Lambda Zeta Chapter at The University of Alabama. She was a financial and active member of the Anniston Alumnae Chapter and served on several regional and national committees. Her prior chapter affiliations included the Atlanta Suburban Alumnae Chapter and the Providence Alumnae Chapter. She also held membership in numerous civic organizations and served on city, county, state, and national boards. Her insight, integrity, and compassion earned her the respect of colleagues, peers, and community leaders alike. A devoted member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Katrina served faithfully as Youth Director, Sunday School Teacher, and an active participant in the Cancer Survivor Ministry. Katrina was actively involved in the Snow Creek Missionary Baptist Church District Association, where she served as a dedicated member of the Snow Creek Youth Department and provided leadership as the head of the Junior Reds. Her devotion to mentoring youth and fostering spiritual growth was evident in every role she held.

Katrina Dorsey will be remembered as a woman of strength, faith, and service. She lived with intention, led with love, and gave with an open heart. Her legacy will continue to shine through the countless lives she touched, nourished, and inspired.

Anniston Funeral Service
Jeffrey C. Williams
256-236-0319

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