Laura Wilson Dorsey

Oconee Enterprise
Friday, March 23, 1928
Page One

Mrs. E.H. Dorsey Dies In Athens on Saturday

Mrs. Laura Wilson Dorsey, one of Athens’ most beloved women, died at her home in that city on Saturday morning at about six o’colck.(sic). She was 58 years of age.

Mrs. Dorsey was born in Oconee county, but had resided in Athens for the past 32 years, since her marriage to Mr. E.H. Dorsey, who is one of the best known merchants of that city.

The funeral services were conducted from the Athens Baptist church Sunday afternoon at four o’clock by Dr. E.L. Hill, of the First Presbyterian church. Interment was in Oconee cemetery.

Mr. J.A. Wilson, of Watkinsville, is a brother of Mrs. Dorsey.