Dorothy Thompson Program Final

Dorothy’s commitment to service also extended deeply into her community. She served on the EMS Advisory Board for the City of Grand Prairie beginning in 1991 and was an active member of numerous professional organizations, including the Texas State Teachers Association, National Science Teachers Association, Science Teachers Association of Texas, Classroom Teachers of Dallas, and the Grand Prairie Classroom Teachers Association. Beyond her professional roles, she devoted time to the American Red Cross, the Jackson Middle School and South Grand Prairie PTAs, and the Chey Annes Parent Club. She was also a proud Golden Soror of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. She was president of both her Undergraduate and Graduate chapters, exemplifying a lifetime commitment to service and sisterhood. In 1972, Dorothy and Oliver joined St. John Baptist Church, where she became a pillar of ministry for more than five decades. She served as a youth leader, supported youth programs and performances, and was an active member of the Deaconess Ministry, Celestial Choir, and Junior Mission. She also played a leadership role in the church’s building program and offered steadfast support to the pastor. Dorothy’s faithful service was recognized many times by her church family: she was honored as Woman of the Year in 1999, acknowledged for her excellent service as Vice President of the Deaconess Ministry and awarded the Educator Award in 2000, and recognized in 2002 for more than a decade of dedicated ministry service. In 2008, she was named a Legend of Grace, and in 2022 she received the First Administrative Assistant Award from Dr. Denny Davis, reflecting her enduring influence and leadership within the church community. Dorothy was a praying woman—steadfast, gentle, and deeply rooted in her faith. She loved her family with her whole heart and was known for her warm spirit, kind demeanor, and unwavering devotion to others. Her life reflected a beautiful balance of humility, excellence, compassion, and faithfulness. Dorothy is preceded in death by her daughters Pamela Thompson and Tresia Thompson Nwamadi, and her sister Evelyn Bridges. She leaves to cherish her memory her devoted husband Oliver, her beloved daughter Tracy, her cherished grandchildren Kayla, Willow, and Bailey, and her brother Milton Ross, along with countless relatives, friends, students, sorority sisters, and church members whose lives were enriched by her presence.