Beverly Ann Wright

BEVERLY’S JOURNEY Sharing Her Dash Experiences The Most Precious Captured Moments Beverly Ann Wright (aka Babe, Babs, Reds, Rhythm Feet) was the second child of five from the late George Edward Wright, Sr. and Christine Frances Wright. She stepped into this world on Saturday, May 29, 1948. She departed this life on Monday, October 9, 2023. Beverly attended Dames Quarter Elementary School and years later graduated from Somerset Jr./Sr. High School in Princess Anne, Maryland as a Proud and “Mighty Dragon” in 1966. Venturing on to Bowie State University and graduating with a B.S. degree in Elementary Education with a minor in English in 1970 was embraced. She extended and pursued her educational voyage at Towson University, the University of Maryland in College Park and also later at Bowie University. After securing the Master’s status, she continued to passionately infuse new learnings and innovative techniques into the school culture, climate and other educators. In 1970, colleagues nominated and voted her renowned “Women of the Year.” Having an open heart to new opportunities and adventures paved her way to endless possibilities. Dressed and blessed with the halo of success, Bev wore many significant hats – as a “Montessori” resource facilitator, a compassionate mentor , a program designer and organizer for Title I at risk students, a bold collaborator/coordinator for comprehensive K-6, an after-school administrator, a summer camp director and a grant writer on the federal, state and local levels. She was a chef in education and a gourmet chef in the kitchen, writing creative unpublicized children’s books, closet tap dancing, R&B light on her toe movements, party planner and styling or profiling. Her elegant touch was essentially present at any gathering or happy hour. It was a joyful and powerful expression of her gratitude for living the tides of her life as she filled the cups of happiness for others. Beverly’s accomplishments in the Prince George’s Public School System include “Excellence in Education Award from the 23rd Legislative District, City of Bowie and Governor’s Citation by William Donald Schafer. She was readily and willingly nominated three consecutive years as the “Teacher of the Year” at Doswell E. Brooks Elementary School by co-workers and colleagues on multiple levels. This earned her a pinned certificate as a State of Maryland - “Math and Science Ambassador.” Being a missionary for refining hearts and minds after retirement from Prince George’s County, Bev connected with Worcester County Public School System and invested time with middle school scholars at Snow Hill Middle School. She stimulated enthusiastic, academic excellence in the areas of mathematics, geography and U.S. History from 2004-2012. In the classroom, she utilized students’ energy to empower their ambitions. The students often inquired, “Hey, what’s happening today Ms. Wright?” Her reply, “Buckle your seatbelt.” During Beverly’s early childhood and youth, she was an avid worker, organizer and servant at St. Charles United Methodist Church in Chance, Maryland. In the spring of 2016, Bev transferred her membership to St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Salisbury, Maryland under the leadership of Reverend Dr. Thomas Tucker. The Women’s Ministry Team sparked her interest. There she infused her creativity and detailed management skills to enhance their activities. She was also a very supportive and integral participant in the United Methodist Women of Zion United Methodist Church in the San Domingo community. Her deeply expressed mantras were: “Women have a vital role and make a vital impact in manifesting a bold difference in this world. Their leadership is impeccable.” Organizations: Zeta Delta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta since 1970 (Bowie State University), Universal Eastern Star (Laurel, Maryland), Member of the Mahogany Ladies Social Club (Landover, Maryland), Past President of Serenity Social Club and Founding Membership of the National Law Enforcement Museum of Washington, D.C. Beverly’s Pet Peeve: “People who are not on time.” Favorite Saying: “To thine own self be true.” Favorite Hymn: “I Won’t Complain.” She leaves to cherish fond and precious memories: her son, Melvin R. Dorsey, Jr. (Holly) of Salisbury, MD; grandchildren, Melvin R. Dorsey III and Mya A. Dorsey (Que); great grandson, Mason Reed of the Western Shore, MD, and a longtime friend, Calvin S. Beads, Sr. of Severn, MD. Special friends: DeVoy Taylor, Darlene Jones, Mary Martin, Jacqueline Robinson, Clara Watkins, and Brenda Ennals; brothers, George E. Wright (Faye) of Chance, MD, Eric G. Wright, Keith L. Wright, Sr. (Lesia) and James Jewitt (Constance), all of Seaford, DE and sister, Bonita Snowden of Baltimore, MD; aunts, Naomi Hayward, Ruth Jones, Mildred Williams (David) and Peggy Burrells, all of Salisbury, MD and Novella Trayham-Jones of Crisfield, MD; sister-in-law, Gwendolyn Wright of Baltimore, MD, as well as a host of nephews, nieces, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and many special remarkable friends. In addition to her parents, Beverly was preceded in death by one son, Jason D. Dorsey, two brothers, Orville and Bryan Wright, six uncles, Vincent, Gardner, Rufus, Allen and Burnice Wright and Orlando Jones and one aunt, Nuedie Wright-Handy.

Beverly Ann Wright

May 29, 1948 - October 9, 2023