Mrs. Dorothy W. McIver

On April 10, 2023, at the age of 87, Dorothy W. McIver transitioned at the LIFE CARE HOSPICE CENTER. She was born in Keysville, Virginia in 1935 and was married to the late Augustus McIver. She was the oldest girl of six siblings, and one of granddad's favorites, because she was a hard worker in the tobacco fields. Mom was a servant and enjoyed her purpose for God. Her stewardship and focus centered around transforming the lives of her siblings. Her mission for them was like a mother. She took on the responsibility of making sure her siblings and their children would have a better life by taking them to Newark, New Jersey. Mom was a Christian by faith who enjoyed singing in the choir at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey along with Cissy Houston (Whitney Houston's Mom). After relocating to North Carolina, she joined Bethel Baptist Church, Spring Lake, North Carolina. She was a single mom, a strong Black Woman, energetic, a fighter, a hero to us, our Rock; A Goat as the younger generation would say, one who took care of her four kids as well as others. Her favorite gift she had from God was doing hair, and a special hand for planting flowers. Mom was a happy person naturally funny with a big smile. For more than 25 years, mom worked in a domestic setting for Jews. She raised their families and prepared and engaged in their Bar. Mitzvah and they loved eating her good old dishes. Two of the children would always send Christmas gifts every Christmas. Amy (a physician) and Seth a businessman always showed their appreciation. and love for my mom. For 8 -10 years, she worked at Pilgrim Pride in Sanford North Carolina, The House of Raeford for 2 years and Purdue Robyn's for 4 years as a line worker. Dorothy is preceded in death by her dad, Aubrey Fowlkes, mother, Celia Fowlkes; two sisters, Elisa Faulkner and Francis Brown; and two brothers, Aubrey and Raymond Fowlkes. She leaves to forever cherish her memory: four beautiful children, Diane, Bonita, Donnell and Lisa Watson; brother, Jermiah Fowlkes. six grandchildren, Rhamel, Bawanna, Jasmine, Devonta, Ahmad and Darius Watson; four great grandchildren, Messiah, Amya, Honesty and King; four nieces, Bernice, Debra, Norma Jean and Cynthia; two nephews, Michael from Virginia and Charles who loved his aunty and always stopped in to share his love; and a host of many cousins, other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Dorothy W. McIver

December 21, 1935 - April 10, 2023