Mrs. Dorothy Ellen Armstead

DOROTHY E ARMSTEAD was one of 14 children born to Richard and Frances McMichael on May 24th 1947 In Brooklyn N.Y. Dorothy attended Thomas Jefferson High school, where she successfully obtained her high school diploma. Also followed by online courses in which she completed. Dorothy met and married her sweetheart James Douglas Armstead Jr. also known as (Pookie) On May 31st 1968. Following their union two children where born Jametta Mary and James Douglas III. Two weeks after they were married James D Armstead Jr. had to leave his family to go serve his country as a United States Marine. He lost his life the same year in the Vietnam war. Dorothy struggled to move on with her life after the lost of her husband, in which she did over time and she raised their 2 kids Jametta and James to the best of her ablity. Dorothty (DOT) became a self employed seamstress, who made everything from wedding dresses to three piece suits. She had many talents including art and design. Dot was a perfectionist for fashion and beauty was her thing. Years later Dot gave birth to 3 more children: (twins) Eric , Derrick and last but not least Nakijah all who were last named Armstead in memory of her husband. Dot was such a feisty, funny, and out spoken person. Dorothy was a woman of her word and she touched everyone who stepped foot in her circle in a special way. She was loved by many. In 1976 she met her companion Ernest Gregory Preston whom she affectionately called Boom. They lived life to the fullest and loved one another unconditionally. As a result of Preston's retirement from the New York City Housing Authority they both moved to Tampa, Florida in 1999. A few years after their stay in Tampa, Dot was again struck with the untimely death of her beloved Preston (Boom) this was a set back which lead her to return to New York with her family. Where she again had to cope and start all over again, and that she did. Dorothy Preceded in death her mother Frances McMichael, her father Richard McMichael, her husband James D Armstead Jr , her companion and protector Ernest Preston, One sister, Pharmella, nine brothers, Richard Jr. Joseph, Harvey, Charles, Irving, Larry, Henry, Eugene, Prince, and one grandson Eric Bond. Dorothy leaves to cherish her memory her 5 children Jametta (Corey) James (Tonya) Eric (Nechelle) Derrick, Nakijah (Aisha) all of Brooklyn, New York. 11 grand children Shakema, Terrell, Shanajia, Tareem, Tylek, Jasmine, Shakim, Shante, Patrick, Roberto and Nakeysha. 5 great grands Isacc, Dj, Isaiah, Dilynn and Ian. 2 sisters Helen Britt and Mary Mcmichael both of Brooklyn, New York. and 1 brother Ernest Mcmichael of Tampa, Florida. 5 sister in-laws Dot Mcmichael of California, Shirley McMichael of Pennsylvania, Shirley Major of Brooklyn, Sandra Lavaud and Robin McMichael both of Florida. Dorothy also had 2 lovely god daughters Felisha and Shamiah. Followed by a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews a great amount of relatives and a huge amount of friends Sleep In Peace Dot, Take Your Rest, We Love You But, God Loves You Best.

Mrs. Dorothy Ellen Armstead

May 24, 1947 - April 30, 2016