Memories of Dorothy A. Booker Tyler

In memory of

Dorothy A. Booker Tyler

Cumberland, VA, USA

January 1, 1935 - May 5, 2020

Jan 1, 1935 - May 5, 2020

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Jeffrey Scales

Cousin Dot was always so sweet and quiet. As child, I always thought that she was a movie star as she was such a beautiful lady. She never changed, she was always the same quiet loving lady. We were blessed to have her in our lives!!

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Andrew Hisey

Karen - I’m so very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I know you were a strong support for her, especially these last few weeks. Love to you and your family.

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Karen Walwyn

Andy, thank you so much for your kind words. I have not been able to come to the memorial site until now.... Read more Andy, thank you so much for your kind words. I have not been able to come to the memorial site until now. It's been a difficult... Read more Andy, thank you so much for your kind words. I have... Read more

Princess Kamanda

I was honoured to have known Ms Tyler (mom as I used to call her) few weeks before the Lord called her to rest. I can't explain how much i'd really miss you. She was full of faith and courage, the smile on her face when I'm with her to do exercises. I wish you farewell in your journey to eternity. You'd never be forgotten, rest in peace.

Karen you have a beautiful heart as your mom. I pray that God will comfort you himself, watch and guide over you like you’ve never experienced. My deepest condolences.

I pray that God will comfort you himself, watch and guide over you like you’ve never experienced. My deepest condolences.

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Princess Kamanda

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Karen Walwyn

Princess, thank you for your dear words. She loved you very much and I know that you brought such brightness... Read more Princess, thank you for your dear words. She loved you very much and I know that you brought such brightness to her days. Thank... Read more Princess, thank you for your dear words. She loved ... Read more

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Marquita Hester

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Marquita Hester

Aunt Dot, Sallie Mae (her older sister) & Rhonda Anderson (cousin) in the middle. Aunt Dot, Sallie Mae (her older sister) & Rhonda Anderson (cousin) in the middle. Aunt Dot, Sallie Mae (her older sister) & Rhonda Anderson... Read more

Marquita Hester

Miss my mom & Aunt Dot. Lord, they are together again & with other family & Jesus Christ. Miss my mom & Aunt Dot. Lord, they are together again & with other family & Jesus Christ. Miss my mom & Aunt Dot. Lord, they are together again... Read more

Kim Haynes

I had the pleasure of knowing Mrs. Tyler through my long friendship with Michele. The last time I saw her was a couple years ago when she traveled to SC for one of Michele’s concerts and they were guests at my home for several days. This was the most time I’d ever spent with Mrs. Tyler, and I was surprised to find that behind that precious smile and sweet voice, was a razor sharp sense of humor! I so enjoyed seeing her over the years and I was so touched by the tremendous love and commitment that she and Michele had for one another. My condolences to the family and especially to my sister Michele. Through your memories, you’ll always keep her close.

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Karen Walwyn

Thank you my dear Kim. Your thoughts and your friendship to us both has been so meaningful down through the... Read more Thank you my dear Kim. Your thoughts and your friendship to us both has been so meaningful down through the years. My mom reminded... Read more Thank you my dear Kim. Your thoughts and your friendship... Read more

Howard Watkins

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Michael Scales

Cousin Dot, of course, is now with Lord Jesus as surrounded by our family, His other people, and His angels...but she herself was "angelic" while she was here among us! In my 65 years of life and knowing Cousin Dot since I was a very, very young boy, I have never once seen her raise her voice, nor get upset, nor appear hurt nor angry…I had only seen her calm, sweet, quiet, gentle, demur, and distinguished ways and heard her cotton candy-soft voice and laughter. I and we all will miss you so much, Cousin Dot!! But I know you are now rejoicing in your new God-promised-us-all heavenly body as you and Mom and all of the rest of our gone-on-before family are fellowshipping together and awaiting Michele and all we other family believers until our work, too, is done. Love and miss you!! Until we meet again, Cousin Dot!! 😪 ☝ ❤ (see memorial poem below)

AN ANGEL HAD BEEN HERE AMONG US...
...HER NAME WAS DOROTHY…”DOT”

An angel had been here among us…her name was Dorothy…“DOT”…
Our late mother, fully 5 years her elder... had known Dot since Dot was a tot…
Mom said Dot was truly a quiet child… she’d never been loud nor spoke a lot…
More quiet than parents Lee and Bessie, both the source of the sereneness she got.

Moved away when grown, so when once visiting… I, only a child, knew her not…
She was so young and pristine, and I noticed…with older sibling Sallie Mae she’d been brought;
While sibling Sallie Mae was verbal and chatty…I observed Dot, though respectful, spoke not;
I with time knew it to be her very nature… that no parent nor sibling had ever taught.

But no autobiography here is being attempted…a loving memorial for Cousin Dot is what’s sought;
In my 60 plus years of knowing my dear cousin, trying to think poorly of her would just be for naught.
Always loving and sweet, so “angelic”…treating others as she thought that she ought;
Respectfully quiet yet quietly interactive…to remember her being angry, one simply cannot.
Of the same cloth, indeed, was her daughter Michele: a loving pair always, for Mother's good she'd unbelievably fought!!...
...But that angel is no longer here among us…now with family in heaven she’s been rewardingly brought…
Yes, an angel had been here among us! Love to you and family there…we’ll so miss you…
Dot!!! 😪 ☝ ❤
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A Lovingly Written Memorial Poem By Michael Scales
A maternal cousin of the late Mrs. Dorothy Booker Walwyn
Friday May 15, 2020

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Karen Walwyn

Thank you so much, Michael, my dear cousin, for your beautiful poem and note. I know she has enjoyed it and... Read more Thank you so much, Michael, my dear cousin, for your beautiful poem and note. I know she has enjoyed it and is smiling broadly.... Read more Thank you so much, Michael, my dear cousin, for your... Read more

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Pat Scales

Class Reunion Cumberland Training School/Luther P. JACKSON High School

Cousin Dot, her sister, Sallie, her cousin, Betty, and other family members

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Pat Scales

Cousin Dot was a special lady who cared about, loved and respected others. She knew her mind. She uniquely... Read more Cousin Dot was a special lady who cared about, loved and respected others. She knew her mind. She uniquely blended a demure,... Read more Cousin Dot was a special lady who cared about, loved... Read more

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Tanya Peterson

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Karen Walwyn

Oh wow!!! This is back when I was maybe in Nevis....!! Thanks for posting this! Oh wow!!! This is back when I was maybe in Nevis....!! Thanks for posting this! Oh wow!!! This is back when I was maybe in Nevis....!!... Read more

Tanya Peterson

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Tanya Peterson

A mother’s love never dies, Karen.... Know that she is in eternal peace watching over you along with Miles, who I am sure ran up to her and greeted and welcomed her to their new heavenly home.Mrs. Dorothy was a beautiful and strong woman and will be sorely missed but always remembered. May she Rest In Peace and May God give you the strength to keep her legacy alive.

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Karen Walwyn

Thank you Tanya, for posting these. What great memories. This was taken before I was born.. and thank you... Read more Thank you Tanya, for posting these. What great memories. This was taken before I was born.. and thank you for your beautiful... Read more Thank you Tanya, for posting these. What great memories.... Read more

Rita Mayberry

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Karen Walwyn

Rita, thanks so much for sharing this photo. That was a great day. It seems like it was just yesterday........ Read more Rita, thanks so much for sharing this photo. That was a great day. It seems like it was just yesterday..... it brings a smile ... Read more Rita, thanks so much for sharing this photo. That was... Read more

Rita Mayberry

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Cousin Dot & Family

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Manon Fielding

Beautiful pic! Beautiful pic! Beautiful pic!

Rita Mayberry

We miss you Cousin Dot. Your quiet, loving demeanor made you a pleasure to have in our lives. I remember you attended my high school graduation in 1984 and that meant so much to me. When I opened a nail salon years later, you were one of my first customers. You were so loyal and strong! God truly has called home a peaceful angel and a loving soul.

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Karen Walwyn

My mom loved going to your shop to get her nails done. And, she loved to share her photos of her recently... Read more My mom loved going to your shop to get her nails done. And, she loved to share her photos of her recently done nail job with you... Read more My mom loved going to your shop to get her nails done.... Read more

Saïs Kamalidiin

Dear Dr. Walwyn,
I never had the privilege of meeting your beloved mother, but because of my knowing you, I feel as though I have some understanding of her strength and power. All that we can do in life is back the people we love completely until we part from each other in fleshly form. What greater love than that can we show? Her wisdom, strength and beauty are with you forever. God bless you.

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Charlie Young

I absolutely remember Dorothy Tyler. It’s funny, I wanted her to like me because I liked her daughter. When I met Mrs. Tyler I initially figured she didn’t care for me at all, she said almost nothing to me, or if she said anything it was so softly stated that I couldn’t get a confident read on exactly what she said. I naturally have a loud outside voice, so I was sorta thrown off balance by her soft spoken understated posture. It was a bit unsettling, kinda like the silence moments experienced in the grade-school principals’ office.
It didn’t take too long for me to get comfortable hanging with Mrs. Dorothy. She welcomed me to her homes in Cumberland, and Goochland Virginia many times. She introduced me to her family and friends. She even invited me to a couple of amazing church dinners. Interestingly however, with so much fried chicken, greens, mac and cheese, potato salad; you know, ALL the GOOD stuff, Mrs. Dorothy ate like a little bird. (I just happened to notice.) Up until that point I don’t think I had ever meet anyone quite so health conscience other than her daughter. I will say however, she relaxed enough on one occasion to join in the fun with a visit to a Powhatan Virginia road side ice cream stand. That was a fun day, I finally witnessed Mrs. Dorothy Tyler letting it all hang out. I didn’t see Mrs. Dorothy for a few years, however Karen always keep me informed as to how her mom was doing.
After Mrs. Dorothy relocated to Maryland she and I reconnected. Ironically, she eventually moved into a senior care facility very near the therapy clinic I frequented for medical treatment. It was pretty cool because I had the opportunity to visit Mrs. Dorothy a couple times a week for a few weeks. During these visits, I made the surprise observation that Mrs. Dorothy A. Booker Tyler had an entirely different person disguised under her soft spoken, understated, demur exterior posture; DOT was funny, and quite chatty. We talked about so many things: her childhood, dancing, New York, meeting her first husband (Karen’s father,) her second husband, her sisters, etc…
Sitting with her in the community cafeteria having lunch one day, Dot spoke at length about the various characters (residents) with whom she lived. She even physically pointed to, and identified the nice pleasant ones as well as the ones not so nice. Mrs. Dorothy even told me how she had to hold her ground against a troublemaker on her floor; I think there was a slap involved. In fact, during another visit, I actually had an unfortunate encounter with that very same troublemaker; however, I didn’t slap the elderly woman. Dot did her best to warn me.
Mrs. Dorothy and I had some lively visits. I can clearly recall her wide smile, and joyful chuckle when she saw the orchid that I gave to her to take care of. I’ll miss you Mrs. Dorothy, but will forever cherish those personal moments. I know that you are now singing in the heavens with God, my mom, and all the angels.
Karen, thanks for the close up view of what true love looks like. I’ve often heard that love is not just a feeling, it’s something that you actually DO. Through our many conversations I witnessed your love for your mom overriding the seemingly insurmountable complexities of navigating, and identifying the very best possible plan of care for your mom. All the way back to when she moved from Goochland back to Cumberland, I saw you do this 24/7 until this day. Love actually has infinite power; you are an example for us all.

Charlie

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Karen Walwyn

Thank you Charlie for your beautiful memory. I know she got tickled with some of your shared thoughts !! Thank you Charlie for your beautiful memory. I know she got tickled with some of your shared thoughts !! Thank you Charlie for your beautiful memory. I know... Read more

Gail Robinson-Oturu

Karen, Sam and I send our deepest condolences to you on the loss of your Mom. The Oturus

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Karen Walwyn

Thank you so much Gail, I appreciate your note, and your call which was very uplifting. Thank you dearly.... Read more Thank you so much Gail, I appreciate your note, and your call which was very uplifting. Thank you dearly. Thank you so much Gail, I appreciate your note, and... Read more

Janet Johnson

Karen,
I am so sorry about the passing of your mother. I'm praying for you and your family during this time. Please take care of yourself.

Love,
Janet L. Johnson
Department of Theatre Arts
Howard University

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Shirley Martin

From: Shirley Martin
Dear Karen, you have my & Eugene's deepest sympathy in the passing of your dear mother. Every day when I arrived at the nursing home I looked forward to seeing her sitting in the hallway with that quiet, lovely disposition. She was beautiful outside and within, always so pleasant to be around. As I think of her, I will always be grateful for having met her and being able to talk to her, such fond memories. Take care.
(I hope this is not a repeat, don't think it went through the first time I attempted to post).

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Veronica (Erica) McFarland ( Walwyn)

I am deeply sorry to hear about Aunt Dot’s passing. I like to think that the values and lessons that moms teach us, make moms immortal, as they influence lives over generations. A mother’s love is eternal, it stays with you whether she is here with you or not...

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