"Richard An asset to the OPS Transportation family. She will be missed by those who were fortunate enough to share days, hours and moments of joy with her. You left too early. Prayers and sympathy to your family."
In loving memory of
Dorothy Jean Washington
July 27, 1956 - June 15, 2020
Dorothy Jean Washington was born July 27, 1956 in Omaha, Nebraska to her parents Wilford Washington and Ruth Lawson. She was educated in the Omaha Public School System, graduating from Tech High School. Dorothy accepted Christ at an early age.
Dorothy worked at Richard Young, a child care center, and Oriental Trading Company. She truly enjoyed mentoring many children through her interaction with them on the bus at OPS. Dorothy loved her family and was intentional about spending time. She was passionate, funny, caring, fogiving, giving her last while going above and beyond for those she loved. She loved to cook and always would 'tell it like it is' because she was a straight shooter. She was the best grandmother in the world, making room for all of them individually.
Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents, Wilford Washington, Sr. and Ruth Lawson-Washington; her brother Wilford Washington, Jr. and her sister Denise Washington-Jones.
Dorothy departed this life on Monday, June 15, 2020 in Omaha, Nebraska. She leaves to celebrate her life and cherish her memories her siblings Betty Ruth Butner, Larry Washington, Sr., Roger Washington, Doris Washington (twin), Debra Washington, Juanetta Washington, Darlyn Washington, Valerie Washington, George Washington, Ray Washington, Teresa Wade and Joe Martin.
Her Daughter, Zatina Washington; her son Antone L. Green, Sr. and July Sherman; her son Lontwan Deckard; Grandchildren, Shawn E. Washington, Sr., Davi S. Sherman, Antone L. Green, Jr., Jalayia U. Sherman; Great-Grandchildren Samiyah Washington, Shawn E. Washington, Jr.; and a host of nephews, nieces and cousins.
Wake/viewing 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M., Monday, June 22, 2020 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Funeral service is at 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery immediately following services.
Tributes
"Our prayers and condolences to Lawrence Butler's aunt. May GOD continue to bless, with Love always, Deacon and Mother Collins"
"Washington Family-The Haynes Family was so heartbroken to hear of the passing of your beloved Dorothy. Our families have been neighbors for many years and as you mourn, we mourn with you. We as k the Lord to comfort your hearts on the most sorrowful days ans ease your minds at the most uncertain days to know that He alone has Dorothy in His care. We pray the Lord our God will bless, comfort, and keep you all during this difficult time and in the days to come. We love you all! Brinda, (in Keith's Memory), Regina, Arthur, Julie, and Terence and in loving memory of our parents Arthur and Betty Haynes. God Bless You!"
"My heartfelt sympathy and prayers to the family, May the family receive much comfort as you pour out your hearts to God in prayer along with the prayers of many others. Psalms 102:1"
"Dorothy was an awesome lady. I may have been your supervisor but most important we were friends! We shared some great adventures and laughs. I was privileged to drive her route for about 2 months in the winter if 2015. We had some stories driving in the snow, getting stuck and dragging a street cone down the road. Dorothy what a beautiful women of God you were. So glad we also shared our faith in God."