Earnestine Dorsey

Funeral Service will be held Saturday, August 10, 2019, 12:00 Noon at First COGIC, Jeanerette, LA. Bishop Ezekiel Perro will officiate the service.

Visitation will be Saturday, August 10, 2019, 8:00 AM until the time of service at First COGIC

Earnestine Perro  Dorsey, "Teen," was born in Jeanerette, LA, to the late Reverend Ernest Perro and Mary Levy Perro, on June 27, 1939.

Earnestine attended Boley High in Jeanerette, LA. She married Benjamin Dorsey, Sr., on September 29, 1962 in Charenton, LA. In this marriage she was blessed with 9 children.

Earnestine was a good and faithful servant for Christ. She joined Macedonia Church of God in Christ in Charenton, LA. Where she served faithfully on the Usher Board.

In her home she was the perfect host. She took pride in treating her guest with the purest hospitality. Earnestine's cooking, personality and golden smile were exceptionally special. She had a unique touch and was blessed to create delicious meals without measurement. Her signature dishes were, sweet potato pies, okra, cabbage, and rice dressing.

Earnestine "Perro" Dorsey, 80, passed away at her residence on July 30, 2019 in Jeanerette, LA, surrounded by family.

Earnestine Perro Dorsey is survived by: three daughters, Melissa Dorsey of Baldwin, LA, Melinda Anthony (Chris Tillman) of New Iberia, LA, Quasonya Dorsey (Bernell Abraham) of Sorrell, LA; one stepdaughter, Willa Mae Moore of Delcambre, LA; six sons, James Dorsey of Jeanerette, LA, Benjamin Dorsey, Jr., (Allicia) of New Iberia, LA, Joseph Dorsey (Julia McKinney) of Houston, TX, Tony Dorsey of Jeanerette, LA, Alvin Dorsey (Pauline) of Sorrell, LA, and Kennie Dorsey (Demetria) of Spring, TX; four brothers, Reverend Isaiah Perro of Jeanerette, LA, Bishop Ezekiel Perro (Evangelist Willie Mae) of Atlanta, GA, Rueben Charles Perro, Sr., (Connie) of New Iberia, LA, and Sidney Perro of New Iberia, LA; two stepbrothers, Kenneth Roman (Cassandra), Charles Romas; one stepsister Mary Neil Roman; two godchildren, Kajuana Hubbard Johnson (Joe) of Austin, TX and Jennifer Lockett Macias of Lafayette, LA; 24 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and three brothers-in-law, Murray Dorsey (Dorothy) of Jeanerette, LA, Edward Lockett of LA, and Curtis Stewart of Beaumont, TX.

Earnestine Dorsey is preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Dorsey, Sr.; her parents, Reverend Ernest Perro and Mary Perro; three brothers, Wilfred Perro, Chester Perro, and Bishop Ordie Perro; two sisters, Mercedes Perro Lockett and Romanell P. Dapremont; four sisters-in-law, Willie Mae Perro, Betty Ann Perro, Gladys Perro, and Beverly Perro; two nieces, Catherine Morris, Laura Ann Stewart Colbert; two nephews, Christopher Lockett and Isaiah Perro (June); and two aunts, Lillian Richardson of Jeanerette, LA and Eudora Perro of Port Arthur, TX.

MK Dixon Funeral Home is in charge of final arrangements, 337-940-9253, 211 Main Street, Baldwin, LA 70514, www.mkdixonfh.com