On Sunday, July 5, 2014, in St. James, Talaija Lashon Dorsey was found in her resting place after missing since Tuesday, July 1, 2014. She was 12. Visiting at Mt. Calvary B.C., St. James, on Saturday, July 12, 2014, from 9:30 a.m. until religious services at 11:00 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Samuel Jones. Interment in the church cemetery. Survived by her mother, Emma Smith, and her father, Terance Dorsey; her sisters, Janea Dorsey and Anayah Smith and Jalia, Tiara and Jasmin Dorsey; her brothers, D'Arron Smith, Terrance Dorsey Jr., Jalen Williams and Tyreke Nicholas; her maternal grandfather, Lawrence Smith Sr.; her paternal grandparents, Joyce and William Cook; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbors, classmates, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Jean Evelyn Ursin Smith, and her great-grandmother, Margarite Ursin. In honor of Talaija's memory, the family would like her family and friends to wear something purple, which was her favorite color. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, in charge of arrangements.
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July 31, 2014
pj
RIP baby
July 30, 2014
Peter & Pamela Linton
Remember the good, precious times you shared together! GOD WILL take care of you!!!
July 14, 2014
Ev Richardson
Sleep on sweet Talaija and take your rest. You touched so many of our lives from young to old, and although I didn't know you, you touched my heart. Continue to smile down on your family and watch over them precious child. Prayers and condolences goes out to the family. God will strengthened you in due time.
July 14, 2014
K Landry
I never met this beautiful young lady a day in my life, but that smile melted my heart. My heart broke into a million pieces because I'm a mother, and as of today I'm still hurt, but I know you're resting in the arms of Jesus. Sleep on sweet child and may your soul rest in peace. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
July 13, 2014
Catina Johnson-Lewis
I was heartbroken when I heard the news of this baby's death. My deepest sympathy to the family of this little angel. My prayer is that God continue to wrap His loving arms around you during your time of bereavement. With love from:
Catina Johnson-Lewis and sons, Demetrius "Pie" Franklin, Jr. & Specialist Joshua W. Anderson, U.S. Army
July 13, 2014
I did not know this sweet littlt girl. But being a father with three children of my own it breaks your heart. I pass the location daily and see the balloons and articles left and i shake my head why. May the strength of family and knowing you will be united one day in the arms of the lord bring some comfort.Talaija Dance with the angels and let your innocence live forever. Lee Punch 9 Mile Pt. La
July 13, 2014
Shaylon and Dwanda Adams
Rest In Peace Talaija. You Are With God Now, Therefor, Nothing Can Harm You. My Prayers go out the the family and friends as the grieve for there lost . God will continue to protect and watch over you all. ??
July 13, 2014
Helana R. Lenox & Family
July 13, 2014
May God's Grace and Peace be multiplied unto you. It is at such times as these that God is truly known as a comforter. We extend our condolences and are praying with your family.
With Heartfelt Sympathy,
Ginger F. Smith & Family
July 12, 2014
Terri williams
I was hoping for a miracle but only God knows why. I pray that the family's hearts are healed.
July 12, 2014
Lenear Joseph
Lenear Joseph
July 12, 2014
R. I. P. Talaija... Many prayers to family, friends and communities as a whole that are grieving... May peace surround ur hearts...
July 12, 2014
Olivia Kliebert Brooks
My deepest sympathy to Talaija's family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you...... RIP TALAIJA FLY HIGH baby girl !!!
July 12, 2014
PATRICE DUPATY-PERKINS
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW
July 12, 2014
FirstLady Michelle Jones
May God's abounding love be with this family in this sad time. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.
July 12, 2014
Rita Cooper
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
July 12, 2014
Florida Chatman
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
July 12, 2014
Ann johnson
REST..IN.PEACE..BABY.GIRL.GOD..HAVE.U.IN..HIS.ARE.BEAUTIFUL..LITTLE.ANGLE...SUCH.A.BEAUTIFUL..BABY..GOD.LOVE.U.BEST....SLEEP..WITH.ANGLE..IN..HEAVEN.LOVE.U.
July 12, 2014
Mary Frazier
R.I.P.Baby Girl
July 12, 2014
Mary Frazier
R.I.P. baby girl u in better place now
July 12, 2014
veronica james
R.I.P TALAIJA DORSEY ????????
July 12, 2014
veronica james & fly
My deepest condolences to the family of little talaija Dorsey rest in peace lil angel and may the good lord comfort you all in your time of mourning, I pray peace and strength upon you all God bless and be strong!!!!!!
July 12, 2014
Sonya GHoward
His master replied,"Well done, good and faithful servant"Matthew 25:23May our family be comforted through God.Rest in Peace ms. Dorsey
From the Howard Family-
Sonya and Kevin Howard
Arnold and Melinda Howard
Keshia Batiste and girls
Mrs. Ethel and Lawrence Howard
Veriyn Melancon
Isabell H.Narcisse
Jovani Lumar and Daughter
Angie Baham and kids
Jerry Lumar
Corey Joseph
Gwendolyn Frank
Daisy Rousselle
Trina M. Smith
Beverly Steib and daughter
July 12, 2014
Debra Tassin
Rest in peace baby girl, God loves you.
Debra Tassin ( Laplace, La. )
July 12, 2014
Melvin Adams sr and fly
God bless this child and lord keep your hands on this family in the name of Jesus lord touch all heavy hearts in the name of Jesus amen
July 12, 2014
May god continue to watch over that baby and her family RIH babygirl
July 12, 2014
Jole Broden
Take you rest sweet angel!
July 12, 2014
Janeane n family Steib
R.i.p.
No more sorrow, pain, suffering.
May the family have strength n peace.
A true Angel going to Heaven
July 12, 2014
Ed Dilday Family
My heart weeps for the loss of this precious angle. May God continue to strengthen this loving family. God Bless
July 12, 2014
CARDELL forcell
Praying that God comfort and bless you in your time of sorrow.
July 12, 2014
Karen Jones
Our prayer are with the family.
July 12, 2014
A loving mother
Heaven gained a precious angel. Fly high beautiful baby girl!!
July 12, 2014
Barbara Aikens
It was only a short period that I knew of you but it seem as if I didnt miss any years. You were a very beautiful, respectful, and funny young lady. My mind will always be on you not because I am worried only because I miss you. We love you from the Aikens Family.
July 12, 2014
A Reader of Obits
No words could ever be enough to comfort. But I do pray that these words will minister to your hearts as you allow healing to take place from our mighty Lord & Savoir. May His Spirit and His Peace and His Love fill your hearts and help ease the pain. So sorry for your loss. Proud of your strength to endure. Blessings in Jesus name.
July 12, 2014
Zockie Mitchell
RIP little Angel. May God comfort ur family and give them strength to deal w/ ur absence. May JUSTICE be served on ur behalf. Ur family and friends will keep ur memory alive and continue to let da world know dat " U were here!"
July 12, 2014
George & Nancy Haas
Extending sympathy and prayers to the family & friends...
July 12, 2014
Reiko Carey & Fly
Praying For The Family....
July 12, 2014
Angela Smith
Praying for the Dorsey and Smith Family
July 12, 2014
Geneva Garrison-Washington and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time. Remember that God is forever with you.
July 12, 2014
Buena Vista Baptist Church - Rev. Joseph Coleman Sr., Pastor
Though your heart must hold deep sadness at the loss of the one you loved. May it also hold the blessings of the life you shared and the love that will always be part of you. We are praying that God will comfort your heart, uplift your spirit, and carry you through this time of sadness to a place of peace.
July 12, 2014
Kody J. Melancon
Rest in sweet peace little Miss Talaija Dorsey. Your light shines so brightly at this hour as your beautiful spirit has bought so many people together in love. Rest peacefully in the bosom of Jesus, where there is peace and safety forever.
July 12, 2014
Tracy Ross
Rest on my Angel . Safe in the masters arms.
July 12, 2014
joann kirklian
July 12, 2014
Nakia Chopin
July 12, 2014
Sheila (Brown) Davis
Rest in peace, little angel. You are in the arms of our Lord. My heartfelt sympathies to the family.
July 12, 2014
Monica Ingram
Emma Smith and family
Your in my thoughts and prayers daily.
July 12, 2014
Gardner Family
Our thoughts and prayer are with the family
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family the lord is your strength.
July 12, 2014
JEFFERY & SHARON NELSON-LOMAS
May God watch over this family during this most difficult time. Remember the good the times and it will get you through the tough times. RIP LIL ANGEL !!!!
July 12, 2014
Lacreatria Gibson
May you rest in peace baby girl. My heart goes out to the family. Praying for yall
July 12, 2014
Henry & Judith Jones and family
It sadden our heart that you are gone too soon; but it gives us peace that God chose a special angel and it was you...your smile will forever be with us as you will never be forgotten. Rest sweet baby girl rest in your Master's arms. Smith/Ursin/Dorsey family we are praying for you all.
July 12, 2014
Tacheba
R.I.P baby girl We love you God loves you more. Prayers for you and Condolescences to your family. Your smiles that brightened up the room touched all our hearts it will forever be remembered.
July 12, 2014
Gaynell Noble
"Come on Jesus"
July 12, 2014
shanta fowler
July 12, 2014
Shemariyah Israel
Rest in peace little one...we love you and will forever keep you in our hearts.
July 12, 2014
Chermise Henderson
I will continue praying for this family for my family knows all too well how you feel. It's almost a year for our angel but I know God has Talaija also. He can protect them when we don't know they need it. I could see the girls cheer leading together in Heaven for Jesus! Just continue looking to God and he will see you through. The Henderson/Thomas family.
July 12, 2014
Kim Marie Poche-Gray
Heart goes out to this family just Be Encouraged
July 12, 2014
shenel coleman
Praying for the family
July 12, 2014
Melissa Wilson-Pugh
With deepest sympathy wishing you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
July 12, 2014
cody long
Luv u all and praying for yall
July 11, 2014
Audrey and Florian Oubre
May God comfort your family during this trying time.
July 11, 2014
Cornelius and Jennifer Melancon
My God take care of the family during this difficult time. Rest in Peace my beautiful angel.
July 11, 2014
Kimberly Conteh
My prayers are with the family.
July 11, 2014
Jennifer Charles
Heaven has gained YET another angel. Your death was definitely not in vain. So regardless how the situation look God still in control. Praying for y'all (Emma n Teddy) may God give y'all strength to endure doing y'all pain.
Love always,
Trevor, Jenn, EJ and Ja'Marcus
July 11, 2014
Lillian Drake
i dont know the family but this child death has given me another level of ministry for the young people.when we heard about this tragic my god daughter who is 11 were so hurt.we decided to do something special in memories of her they all can together and they made cookies for the resident in the nursing home because now they want to begin being a service to the community that othern young girls and boys could begin to turn to the lord.SO HER DEATH isnt in vain these girls are 7to 11 years old who want to do this in memories of her.We are praying for the family
July 11, 2014
KEDRA BELL SMITH
REST IN PARADISE SWEET ANGEL. MY SINCERE PRAYERS FOR HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS. MAY YOU FIND STRENGTH IN GOD.
FLY HIGH ANGEL
July 11, 2014
KEDRA BELL SMITH
REST IN PARADISE SWEET ANGEL
July 11, 2014
Mavis Morton
To the family. Weeping May endure for the night but Joy comes in the morning...... Be encourage no matter what's going on he'll make it alright but u gotta stay strong. Sleep on Talaija and take ur Rest God's Little Angel!!!!!!
July 11, 2014
Jacqueline Holloway
Sending special healing and prayers to the family may god give you strength to get through this tough time.....TAKE YOUR REST LIL ANGEL AND MAY YOUR BEAUTIFUL SOUL R.I.P
July 11, 2014
Tracy Lang
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
July 11, 2014
Dorothy Earl
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
July 11, 2014
Clarise Jones
I pray much strength to the family of this beautiful little angel. May God grant all of you comfort as you prepare to send Talaija home to Heaven!
July 11, 2014
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church
Our hearts and prayers are with you during your hours of sorrow.
July 11, 2014
Tyrone and Mercshondria Bell, Sr.
You brought your entire parish together. Continue to watch over us. You will forever be in our hearts. Rest on in Christ Jesus little Angel.
July 11, 2014
LINDA V. JONES
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
July 11, 2014
Jovania Hawthorne and Fly
July 11, 2014
Stay strong and trust in God,you have our sympathy. Bryant Nathan and family.
July 11, 2014
we do not know the family of this sweet little angel.We lost a grandaughter 2 years ago and we know the pain. God bless all of you.
July 11, 2014
Nechelle Keller
Rest in peace sweet Angel!!! My prayers are with the family!!
July 11, 2014
Leon & Suzie Bailey
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Rest In Peace Little ANGEL.
July 11, 2014
Lamarus Nash &Nash&James Families! !
Awww, Rest In Peace Lil Angel!! U Have Touched So Many Of Our Hearts, Such An Beautiful Girl!!The Smith/Dorsey Families Have Me And My Deepest Sympathy And Will Continue Praying For The Grieving Family!!
July 11, 2014
Anika Madison
May her memory be a blessing. Praying for the family.
July 11, 2014
To the family of Lil Talaija Dorsey, May God give you peace and strength and comfort during this most difficult time. Trust him always because he loves you all very much and God loves your little angel Talaija. May she rest in his arms forever. You all have my deepest sympathy. RIP my lil angel. Janet Moses, Vacherie, La.
July 11, 2014
Haseam Brock
So so sad my prayers and condolences are with the family.
July 11, 2014
Patricia Mccaleb
My deepest sympathy for the family
July 11, 2014
Fran Francois
Rest on precious baby.family hold strong onto God's unchanging hand.
July 11, 2014
Fran Francois
Rest on precious baby.family hold strong onto God's unchanging hand.
July 11, 2014
Katrina & Jamarias Williams
I knew dis child from being a cheerleader fa da redskins mii son was a football player
Rip
Sleep on little angel take ya rest
July 11, 2014
SHIRLEY JONES
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
July 11, 2014
To the Dorsey Family: the tears of family, friends and strangers will be mingled together for Talaija. She has caused us to symbolically
Join hands and hearts. One day we will forgive and love agin because she will, in spirit, encourage us!
Rev. Hilton Taplin, sr. and theSnow Hill Missionary Baptist Church family. Centreville, Mississippi
July 11, 2014
Demetrais Ester
Rest in peace baby girl..........we love you.........
July 11, 2014
Margaret Dorsey
Prayers go out to the family with deepest sympathy. Pray and believe God will give you the strength you need.
July 11, 2014
Judy Lewis
God is a very present help in the time of trouble. God shall wipe all tears away. My prayers are with the Dorsey and Smith Families. God will take care. God will keep you in perfect peace with your mind staying on JESUS!!! God has a purpose and a plan. Our hearts is heavy, but we will understand it better by and by. Rest in PEACE Talijah Dorsey...in a land where there is PEACE & JOY Forever more. Family be encouraged through this storm. Look to the hill which cometh your help and you can call on the Lord anytime.
July 11, 2014
Cherrie Joseph
Sorry for your loss. You and your family have my deepest condolences.
July 11, 2014
gavin blanchard
my heart goes out to the dorsey family sweet baby girl is in heaven now
July 11, 2014
Elaine Sterling
Condolence and prayed to the Dorsey family, my heart goes out to you Emma for the loss of a beautiful lil angel, may she RIP.
July 11, 2014
WandaLynn Ursin
To the Smith-Ursin-Dorsey Families...Psalms 91:1 says he that dwells in the secret place of the Most High, shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty & I say unto each of you 'He is a Refuge, a Fortress' He's a Burden Bearer, & a Comforter.. just try & call Him.
July 11, 2014
Mr& Mrs Roland Broden
look to god he a healer healer god bless praying for all Amen
July 11, 2014
Jamal landry
July 11, 2014
nioshondra carter
July 11, 2014
gavin blanchard
my heart goes out to the dorsey family now she is in a better place
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