Dorothy M. Young was born August 22, 1942 to the late Mary and Charles Talton who preceded
her in death. Following sudden illness, God called Dot home on May 16, 2020 with her husband
by her side.
Dot was employed and retired from Ysleta Independent School District with over 25 years of
service. She served at many schools in the district with the last 11 years at Parkland High School.
She really loved teaching and working with the students at all levels. She retired May 1997.
On November 22, 1981, She was united in matrimony to Willie L. Young and was a faithful and
loving wife.
Dot loved the Lord and gospel music. She worshipped at Centurion Chapel #4, Ft Bliss, TX, where
she was a member of the Ladies Chorus for- many years until she joined Fellowship of Love
Christian Center.
Dot served the State and community in many ways she was installed as the First Grand Worthy
Matron of Norris Wright Cuney Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Stars of Texas and Its
Jurisdiction on November 9, 1996. She also served in El Paso as the Worthy Matron of
Progressive Chapter# 252, Magnolia Court Heroines of Jericho #28, Alton-Kennedy Guild, Past
Commandress of Oro Court #20, Past Loyal Lady Ruler of Rio Grande Assembly #24 Order of the
Golden Circle.
Left to cherish her memories is her Husband: Willie J, Son: James Kwame, Sister: Wanda Miller (El Paso),
Aunt: Mattie Brown (El Paso), Stepfather: George Williams (El Paso) and a host of Nephews,
Nieces, cousins and friends.
Dot will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, sister and friend. She had a passion for
cooking and helping others. She really loved seeing people enjoying her food.
Dorothy M. Young, 77, Visitation will be from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, with Funeral Service at 12:00 PM, Monday, May 25, 2020 at Sunset Funeral Homes- Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass. Interment will take place at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
Services will begin here at 12:00 pm GMT
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