Elizabeth Ann Dorsey Sherin passed away on April 16, 2023, in hospice care in Bolivia, N.C., after a lengthy illness.
The daughter of Jeannette and Dr. Carl Dorsey and identical twin of Carol Alys Yoder, she was born on July 24, 1944, in St. Louis. When Dr. Dorsey accepted a position at WVU, the family moved to Morgantown in 1952.
Known as Ann, she attended local schools through junior high, graduating high school from Mt. de Chantal Academy in Wheeling. She attended WVU, where she studied journalism. She spent a semester during her junior year studying in Granada, Spain.
Ann went on to become a flight attendant for Continental Airlines, where she spent 20 years. Her outgoing, gregarious personality made her a favorite with her passengers, fellow staff members and management. Based in Los Angeles, she lived in Manhattan Beach for many years, then moving to Palm Desert and recently to North Carolina.
She traveled widely throughout the world, which she greatly enjoyed. Ann was also devoted to her beloved dogs.
Ann’s husband, James W. Sherin, preceded her in death in 2022. In addition to her sister, Carol Alys Yoder (William), she is survived by brothers, Daniel Dorsey (Ruth), David Dorsey (Sherry); sister, Jean Karlson (Douglas); two stepsons, Jeffrey (Mithu) and Joshua Sherin; and numerous nieces, nephews and grandchildren. Her oldest brother, John (Mary) was deceased on April 15, 2023.
Ann will always be remembered for her fun-loving and kind-hearted spirit. She lit up every room she entered.
Service arrangements are pending. A memorial service for Ann and Jim is being planned for mid-summer of this year at Hastings Funeral Home in Morgantown. Details will follow.
