Carlethia Dorsey

Carlethia Dorsey, a beloved matriarch and cherished friend, gracefully departed from this world on October 8, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on April 19, 1952, in Augusta, Georgia, Carlethia's life was a testament to love, strength, and resilience. She was a beacon of warmth and kindness, whose legacy will continue to touch the hearts of all who knew her. Carlethia was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She was predeceased by the love of her life, her husband Robert Lee Dorsey, as well as her parents Thomas Yancey Jr. and Willie V. Dixon-Yancey. She also experienced the profound loss of her brother Benjamin Yancey, her daughters Rachael Yancey-Roland and Ruchelle Yancey, and her son Bobby Brown Jr. Her memory is lovingly cherished by her brother and sister-in-law, Thomas Lee and Phyllis Yancey of Atlanta, Georgia, and her maternal aunt, Carolyn Dixon-Sledge of Springfield, Georgia. Carlethia's legacy lives on through her three devoted daughters, Rosalyn (Michael) Williams of Hephzibah, Georgia, Cartina Brown of Augusta, Georgia, and Corletta Dorsey of Augusta, Georgia, and her stepson, Clarence “Bob Jr.” Dorsey of Augusta, Georgia. A proud grandmother of seventeen, Carlethia's heart was full with the joy her grandchildren brought her. Her grandchildren, Chaquanna Yancey, Trevontae Roland, Deliazia Brown, Diamondnique Yancey, Christian Yancey, Wayneshia “Destiny” Brown, Jai’Keyia Sims, Bobby Brown, Angel Taylor, Ashanti “Shonnie” Williams, Kha’Niya Dorsey, Jamal “Ju Ju” McNair, Monterio Yancey, Michael Jr. (Jaynice) Williams, Marquise (Brittany) Williams, Cataya (Calvin) Curtis, and Rashawn (Freiya) Frails, will always carry forward her spirit. Carlethia was also a great-grandmother to twenty-six beautiful great-grandchildren, who filled her days with laughter and cheer. She was blessed to see them grow and become a part of her incredible legacy. Alongside her family, Carlethia shared a deep bond with her longtime companion and friend, Willie Simmons, and her dear friends Agnes Clark and Dorothy Patterson, whom she lovingly considered sisters. Carlethia's life will be celebrated at a private funeral ceremony, with services held on October 12, 2026, at B.A. Williams Memorial Chapel. Her family invites those who wish to honor her memory to consider donating to a charity of their choice. Carlethia Dorsey's presence was a gift, and her absence leaves a void that can never be filled. Yet, her spirit will continue to inspire and guide her loved ones. As they gather to remember and honor her, they will hold close the love, memories, and wisdom she generously shared. She will be deeply missed but never forgotten.