Ms. Dorothy Mae Jemison, 76, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 following an extended illness. She was born on August 4, 1945 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Spencer) Jemison

Ms. Dorothy is survived by her son, Charles H. Jemison of Elkhart; daughters Jacqueline Frazier of Tuscaloosa, Sharon Addison of Gary and Nancy Addison of Los Angeles, California; brothers Perry Jemison of West Memphis, Arkansas and Howard Jemison of Tuscaloosa; sisters Mary (David) Long of Gary, Annie Franklin of Tuscaloosa, Betty Stalking of Elkhart and Erma Scroggins, Linda (Eddie) Williams, Jacketta Jemison and Vanessa Jemison, all of Tuscaloosa; grandchildren Thomas Proctor, Danielle and Derek Ballard, Ashley Proctor, and Allen, Alex, Evan, Erin and James Addison, Jr.; her lifelong best friend Sarah (Donald) Harris of Las Vegas, NV, and a huge host of loving nieces, nephews, great grandchildren, extended family, friends, neighbors and work family who will miss Dorothy very much. Preceding Dorothy in death are sons Carl Walker and Lance and James Addison, a daughter, Keeona Addison, and a brother, James Arthur.

Billings Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Elkhart are honored to host Dorothy's homegoing service on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at 1:00 pm, with visitation and viewing beginning there at 12:00 noon. Burial will follow at Prairie Street Cemetery in Elkhart,

Dorothy spent well over three decades as a machine operator at Accra-Pac in Elkhart, but her real loves she could find at home. She enjoyed spending time with her adult children and younger grand and great grandchildren, and when they weren't around, she kept bust gardening her cucumbers, tomatoes and beans as well cooking family favorites like ribs, pies, cakes, greens and potato salad. In actuality, she really could cook just about anything, and it was often said that her more exotic dishes, like Chinese cuisine, usually came out better than what you could at at a Chinese take-out place. She had also worked at a rib house and a donut place in the past as well, so that certainly helped with her cooking talent.

But what Dorothy will be most remembered for is what she was on the inside as opposed to the outside; kind, loving and accepting, although she was very outspoken about what she believed in! Dorothy never minced her words, but she usually got her point across using reason, kindness and common sense, and she never wanted to ruffle anyone's feelings unless they needed to be told "what time it was…"

Friends and family wishing to make a monetary donation in Dorothy's memory may do so by donating to the charity of one's choice. Additionally, please be sure to thoroughly browse Dorothy's obit page, as you are able to leave condolences and memories, post photographs on her memory wall, and order other funerary items in regard to the family.

We hope that you will take the time to join us as we say our last good-byes to a mom, a sister, an aunt, a daughter, a grandma, a friend and an amazing lady whose memory will forever live in the hearts of those she loved!!