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Obituary For Peggy Dortch
Mrs. Peggy W. Dortch, was born on Sunday, March 20, 1938, in Tuscumbia, Alabama where she lived until 1956, and she visited often.
During her stay there, she was very active in church and school activities. Having confirmed Christ at the age of nine, she joined First Missionary Baptist Church and served as Sunday school teacher of the Primary class at a young age until she graduated from high school. She also served as secretary of the Sunday school during this period. After moving to Talladega, Alabama in 1959, she united with Jacob’s Chapel C.M.E. Church where she prepared the church bulletin for thirty years, taught Sunday school for a number of years, and served on the Stewardess Board.
Having graduated as Valedictorian of her class at Trenholm High School in 1956, she joined a work-study program at Alabama State University and graduated with honors with a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in 1959. Her Master’s degree was earned at Jacksonville State University. In 1959, she joined the Talladega College Staff as Secretary to Dean of Students; later becoming a teacher at The Sessions School of Talladega College. Mrs. Dortch was one of the first group of teachers to integrate Talladega High School. Her work history began at age ten and continued until she retired from her occupation in 1994.
She was also a Charter Member of the Talladega County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Mrs. Dortch was united in Holy Matrimony on June 24, 1961, to Mr. Clarence Dortch, Jr., and to that union were born two children: Clarence Dortch, III and Carla Michelle Dortch.
She leaves to mourn her passing two children, Clarence Dortch, III (Floretta) and Carla Michelle Dortch; two grandchildren, Clarence Dortch, IV (Tuwanda) and Thayer J. Truss (Cornelius); two great grandchildren, Zuri G. Dortch and Naima C. Truss; three brothers-in law; seven sisters-in-law; many nieces, nephews and cousins; beloved friends, Mrs. Merline Rice, Ms. Julia Newsome, Ms. Demetria Kelly and Mrs. Tawana Kelly; and countless friends.
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Doris James sent Red and White Handled Basket for Peggy Dortch - February 26, 2026
Kelvin Freeman sent Enduring Spirit Pothos Basket for Peggy Dortch - February 26, 2026
To the Family of Peggy Dorch,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this time of loss. May God wrap His loving arms around each of you and give you the comfort, strength, and peace that only He can provide.
Clarence, Carla & the Dortch Family, My deepest condolences bro each of you as you mourn the lost of a Godly woman who touched so many lives during her brief stay here on earth. I am one of those who she touched in my educational pursuits. As a teacher, Mrs. Dortch set the standards high and took a sincere/caring interest in her students. I was blessed to see her at my last high school reunion a few years back. She still looked "amazingly young and classy."
May God comfort each of you.
Jacqueline Thomason, Esq. Akron, Ohio
Mrs. Dortch... You will forever be etched in my memory as an excellent and kind English teacher ! Sincere condolences to her entire family. Rest well where the sweet rivers flow... Love, Stella G. Taylor
My deepest sympathy to the entire Dortch family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Peggy Turner Threatt
Our deepest sympathies are extended to the family during this challenging time. May you find strength and solace in God. With a heartfelt regards, we send our love to you all Kelvin, Tracey Freeman, and the entire Freeman Family.
Deepest sympathy praying for the family she will truly be missed. Sylvester and Glenda James
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My heartfelt condolences to the family.Mrs.DORTCH was a very sweet lady,she was my Business Law teacher.
Condolences to the family. A beautiful soul has found sweet rest. You will remain in my prayers.
Helen Millender
Love, sympathy,& prayers are with you at this difficult time, I share your loss, for seventy+ yrs. Peggy and I were Best Friends. She will be missed.
Thank God for sure a back bone, inspiration full of wisdom that she didn't mind sharing, love always
Wishing you comfort and peace during this difficult time. Love Christi
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