Carrie Belle Dorsey Lawrence (April 19, 1925 – October 16, 2020)

Memorial Service Date: Friday, October 23, 2020
Memorial Service Time: 10:00 AM
Memorial Service Location: The Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist,
1000 Bethune Drive
Orlando, Florida

Obituary:

Carrie Belle Dorsey Lawrence, 95, of Orlando, transitioned from labor to reward on Friday, October 16, 2020. Carrie was born on April 19, 1925 in Madison, GA to Jannie and Bill Dorsey. Professionally, she worked alongside her husband as an accounting assistant with their tax business. She was a member of Trinity CME Church, Augusta, GA for several years prior to relocating to Orlando, Florida. While at Trinity, she participated in numerous ministries such as the choir, Sunday School Teacher, Leader of the White Rose Circle, started the Soup Kitchen Ministry and ushered just to name a few.

Carrie dedicated her life to service, her family and community. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. She was the matriarch of the Lawrence family, who instilled love, wisdom, and Christian values for all her family to follow. Josephine was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her: devoted daughter, Sylvia (Russell) Lawrence Warren; 1 granddaughter, Kayah Warren; a host of other relatives and many friends.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 23, 2020, 10:00AM at The Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, 1000 Bethune Drive, Orlando with Father Charles T. Myers, officiating. Final services and burial will take place in Augusta, GA under the direction of W.H. Mays Mortuary.