Dorothy Pearl Little

Dorothy P. Little affectionately known as “Dot,” received her counseling orders to eternal rest, on January 9, 2025. Dot was born on September 6, 1946, to George and Pearl Little in Bethel, NC. Dot was exceptionally devoted to her family life. 

She was a valuable asset to her family. She led with confidence and assertiveness. Her culinary skills were phenomenal, and she knew it. She cherished spending time with her family and her relationship with her sisters was promising, loving, and entertaining. She was the family preference without a doubt. 

Dot loved R&B music, dancing (she did a mean James Brown slop) playing Spades and a satisfying meal. She was baptized at an early age by Reverend Dr. J. Dett Marshburn of Zion Baptist Church in Phoebus, Va. 

She grew up in Hampton (Phoebus) VA. Dot attended Moton Elementary, Y.H Thomas Junior High and graduated from Phenix High, Class of 1964. She earned a BA in History from Howard University and a Master's in Counseling from Hampton University. While at Hampton University Dorothy embraced a new sisterhood and pledged Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. 

Dorothy's employment history includes, C&P Telephone Company (Washington, DC), Thomas Nelson Community College (Hampton Campus), Tidewater Community College (Virginia Beach Campus) Hampton University, and Virginia Peninsula Community College. 

Dorothy was proud of her contributions in the world of education. She took a special interest in her students and provided distinctive attention to those in need. Dot took special interest in her family always supportive and there to give advice. 

She was a procrastinator, yet she always seemed to accomplish each and every task she tackled. She served on her several committees for family, work and social activities. She embraced the masters of ceremony role elegantly. She was a poet; a play writer and she loved her world of romantic reading. 

She joins in rest, and at the card table, George Allen Little, father, Pearl Elizabeth Little, mother,Dora Mae Little, sister, Eric Allen Williamson, nephew. Otis Williamson, brother in-law. Paul Sydnor, cherished friend. 

She leaves to treasure her memories, four sisters; Ella Williamson, Milmer Little, of Hampton Joyce Ann Little, of Gloucester; Jo Ann Little Robinson, (Edward) of Hampton. Two's nieces: Tanya M. Little of Hampton, Amber Robinson of Maryland, one nephew, DeNathian Robinson (Katina) of Maryland, one grandniece; Paige E. Robinson, two grandnephews: Eric Williamson (Allision)of Gloucester, Abraham Robinson, Niece-In-law, Tawanda Williamson, One Godson: Sean Winston, One Goddaughter: Crystal Tillett(Chris): honorary brother and an extra special friend; Earl Holmes, and a host of admiring cousins and aunts. 

Rest in peace, Dot. Your family and friends will miss you. Your craziness, kindness, impactful bluntness and loving attitude will be remembered until we meet again. 

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