Dorothy Day Rayborn Townsend, 85, was called home from this life on May 6, 2018, at her residence in Jayess, MS. Dorothy was born June 20 1932 in Jayess, MS to Herschel and Alma Day Rayborn.

Visitation will be held on Thursday May 10, 2018 from 1 PM until service time at 3 PM at Jayess Baptist Church in Jayess with graveside services following in Providence Baptist Church Cemetery, Jayess, MS. Bro. James Sanders ,Bro. James Taylor and Bro. Scott Johnson will officiate the services, with Wilson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy was a very gifted individual who shared her knowledge through teaching throughout life. Her official teaching positions include, teacher at the Columbia Training School and McComb City Schools. She was also the business owner of Whispering Pines Ceramics of Jayess and Reflections of McComb. She was the manager of the Summit TWL. Mrs. Townsend served as a trustee for the Pike, Amite, and Walthall Library System. She also served as Scooter Mouse's administrative assistant. She was an Artist, Potter, Florist, Avid Reader and Bible Scholar. She and Roger celebrated 68 years of marriage on April 30 ^th of this year.

Surviving Dorothy are her husband Roger G. Townsend of Jayess, MS; daughters Nancy Taylor (James) of Perry FL; Sophia Bratkovich (Vincent) of Jayess, MS; grandchildren William Thomas (Carly), James Taylor (Samantha), Emily Mitchell (Nick), Kristen Clark (Jacob), Clara Taylor, Lindsey Thomas, Victoria Taylor, Annie Bratkovich and 6) great grandchildren; brother Jerry Rayborn (Elaine) and sister Linda Easley (Douglas) and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceding her in death were her parents.

Memorials can be given to her home church, Jayess Baptist.

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