Dorsey, Matson
Passed:
Age: 77
Source:
Death Notice:
Obituary Date: 1974-08-02
Information: Mrs. Matson (Matsie) Dorsey, 77, of Ripley, died Thursday at Worthington Manor Care Center, Parkersburg. Born in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Lovell and Mary King Parsons, she was active in the Area Art League and the Woman's Club of Ripley. Survivors include three sons, Daniel M., Jr., of Clarksburg, Donald C. of Iowa City, Iowa, and William P. of Marietta; one daughter, Helen Weber of St. Marys; two brothers, Fredrick Parsons of Ripley and Lovell of Baltimore, O.; and 13 grandchildren. Her husband, the Rev. Daniel M. Dorsey, preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Saturday at Epworth United Methodist Church with the Rev. John L. Holbert officiating. Burial was in Fairplain Cemetery. Parsons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.