Ms. Dorothy Mae Canada

Obituary For Ms. Dorothy Mae Canada

Funeral Arrangements

Ms. Dorothy Mae Canada, a resident of Montgomery, AL, passed July 9, 2025. Funeral Services are scheduled for Saturday, July 19, 2025 from New Canaan Baptist Church 5680 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, AL. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.

Full Obituary

Ms. Dorothy Mae Canada, a devoted community member and longtime resident of Montgomery, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. She was 88 years old.

Dorothy was born on October 17, 1936, in Montgomery, Alabama. she was the fourth of thirteen children from the union of the late George Sr., and Emma Canada. Dorothy was nurtured in a loving and faith-filled household that shaped the foundation of her lifelong commitment to service and family.

A proud 1955 graduate of Georgia Washington High School, she continued her education at Booker T. Washington Business School in Birmingham, Alabama. With a strong work ethic and determination, she ventured to Chicago, Illinois, where she built a career in accounting and established herself as a dedicated professional.

In the mid-1970s, Dorothy relocated to Augusta, Georgia, where she began a fulfilling career at Gracewood State School and Hospital. She served as a Senior Health Services Technician until her retirement in 2000, always demonstrating compassion, patience, and integrity in her work.

Dorothy’s spiritual walk was central to her life. She was a founding member of First Metropolitan Baptist Church in Augusta, Georgia, where she joyfully served on the Usher Board and in various church auxiliaries. After retirement, she returned to her roots in Montgomery to be near her aging parents, whom she lovingly helped care for until their passing. Upon her return, she reunited with New Canaan Baptist Church and remained an active and faithful member, contributing to multiple ministries and embodying the spirit of service.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, George Sr., and Emma Canada, and her brothers, Willie James Canada and George Canada Jr. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering faith.

Dorothy leaves to cherish her memories: a loving daughter, Wandra Canada Chappell, grandson, Nicholas Christian Chappell, Siblings: Joseph Canada, Solomon Canada, Clarence Canada Sr., John (Gloria) Canada, Jimmie Canada, Rev. Johnnie (Joan) Canada, Irene Canada, Emma Canada, Samuel (Linda) Canada Sr., Gloria Canada Campbell, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, countless friends, caregivers, and church family.

Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at New Canaan Baptist Church (5680 Atlanta Highway) on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Repast will be held immediately after in the New Canaan Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.

A life well lived, Dorothy Mae Canada’s memory will forever be a blessing to all who knew and loved her.

"Well done, thou good and faithful servant...” Matthew 25:21

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