Dorothy Temple Washington , 86, of Hyattsville, MD, was the daughter of the late John Lewis and Margaret Minor was born in Fredericksburg, VA on January 9, 1938. Dorothy was the 7th of 10 children born to this union. She was a devout Christian since a child and always professed her Love for God and putting him first in her life. She was called home to be with the Lord after a brief illness on Monday, August 26, 2024, with her family by her side.

She attended Union High School and graduated in June of 1958. After graduating high school, she relocated to New Jersey where she worked at the RemCo Factory making dolls. She later relocated to Washington, DC in the 60s for better opportunities. She would meet James B. Washington whom she married on July 1,1966 and remained a loving and devoted wife until his death on December 5, 2010. From this union they became parents to James Matthew, Kim Stacy and Tanya Dorothy. Dorothy was employed as a Domestic Worker for over 65 years, never missing a day of work. She was a devout member of Exodus Missionary Baptist Church for over 15 years. She attended church regularly until the COVID pandemic in 2020.

Dorothy was a dedicated wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a devoted wife to James until his death. She loved her family and spending time with them. Her hobbies included traveling even by bus; she enjoyed staying busy and active. She also enjoyed cooking collard greens and tending to her flowers which were one of her favorite things to do. Holidays were her favorite; she was the Life of the Party! She was a very loyal, devoted, supportive, passionate and dedicated person. She would support her family at the drop of a hat without a second thought. She was always the #1 cheerleader for the family and the biggest support person that there ever was. Her favorite quotes were "The Lord Will Make A Way" and "Don't Worry The Lord Will Fix It and Give It To God".

Dorothy's biggest passion in life was her grandchildren whom she adored. She was always there to help with school, drop off and pick up. She enjoyed watching her grandkids grow and helping to support them. She enjoyed the daily duties of cooking, playing, and helping with homework. She was very supportive and active in her grandkids lives. One of her favorite past-times was to spend time joking with her buddy and grandchild, Kalaa. She loved hard and disciplined harder, but this was done purely out of love! Dorothy's love will be greatly missed.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years James B. Washington.

She leaves to cherish her memory her three children, James Matthew of MD, Kim Stacy of Washington, DC, and Tanya Dorothy of Washington, DC; six grandchildren, Britney (Kalaa), Sean, Brionna, Javien, Javon, and Jana; six great-grandchildren, M'Laysia, Taniyah (Tinka), Logan, Reagan, Christian, and Jacara; four sisters, Mollie, Rosia, Margo, and Carolyn; several nieces, and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.

A viewing will be held at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 4700 Massaponax Church Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22408, on Friday, September 6, 2024, at 10:00 AM followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM. The interment will follow at Mount Lawn Cemetery, in Woodford, VA.