Marlene Dorsey Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Marlene Dorsey (Akron, Ohio), who passed away on February 21, 2024, at the age of 76, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

In Lieu of flowers, donations for the family may be made to the Drs. Marlene and Francis Dorsey Memorial Fund, managed by the Department of Africana Studies at Kent State University through the link listed below.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rhoden Memorial Home

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Fri

Mar 08

Visitation

Rhoden Memorial
1101 Palmetto Ave, Akron, OH 44306

Sat

Mar 09

Celebration of life

United Methodist Church of Kent
1435 E Main St, Kent, OH 44240

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Mar 09

Burial

Standing Rock Cemetery- Kent
1361 N Mantua St, Kent, OH 44240

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