Dorothy J. Ferguson

October 26, 1925 - January 31, 2021

Dorothy J. Ferguson, 95, quietly and peacefully transitioned 3:52am Sunday, January 31, 2021 at IU Health Hospital with loving family members by her side. Dorothy Jean Mitchell Ferguson, loving and devoted daughter, was born October 26, 1925 in Lafayette to proud parents, John and Letitia Mitchell. She attended Lincoln School, Jefferson High School and furthered higher education at Tennessee State University in Nashville, TN. Upon graduating from TSU Dorothy returned to her hometown of Lafayette. Dorothy was actively involved in church as a young child and she joined Second Baptist Church at the age of twelve and was baptized at First Baptist Church with Dr. J.C. Carroll officiating. She married the love of her life, Collins Ferguson in 1950. Together they had nine beautiful children: Michelle, Cecilia, Jewel, Angela, Isobel, Emily, Gretel, Randall and Wendell. Dorothy worked as Encumbrance Clerk in the Registrar’s Office at Purdue University and retired after 15 years in 1989. Her many hobbies and enjoyments included decorating and design, writing in her many journals and collecting celebrity dolls. Dorothy was preceded in death by grandmother Sophia Carter, father John Mitchell, mother Letitia Mitchell and husband Collins Ferguson; grandson Justin Goodwin; great grandson Malachi Stephens; sisters in heart: Nettie Hubbard and Pauline Pace; daughter-in-law Candy Ferguson and surrogate child Roger Blalock. Celebrating the family legacy and cherishing colorful memories Dorothy is survived by seven daughters; Michelle Stephens of Dallas, TX; Cecilia Hall (husband, Calvin) of Nashville, TN; Jewel Parrish (husband, Roland) of DeSoto, TX; Angela Ferguson of Lafayette, IN; Isobel Ferguson of Lafayette, IN; Emily Ferguson of Indianapolis, IN and Gretel Stewart (husband, James) of DeSoto, TX. Twin sons Wendell and Randall Ferguson, both of Lafayette, surrogate child Marian Blalock; 16 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, devoted nephew, Keith Brown and loving niece, Yvonne Bacott, and lifelong friend/ brother David Hubbard, and many extending family members and countless friends. The family will receive friends from 5-8pm, Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Hippensteel Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be at 10am Thursday, February 11th at Second Baptist Church, 2925 South 18th St. Lafayette, IN with Reverend Charles Walter officiating and Reverend James J. Foster, Eulogist. Entombment to follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens. Current Covid-19 precautions will be observed along with social distancing and current government attendance guidelines. Masks are required. The family request memorial contributions be made to Hanna Community Center/care of Dorothy Ferguson. A live webcast will be available on our website. Share memories and condolences at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com Click on the link below to watch the webcast for Dorothy J. Ferguson. https://webcasts.lifetributes.com/1119489 http://videos.lifetributes.com/1119489