Dorothy Asprey, 82, of Washington, North Carolina, passed away Nov. 27, 2019.

Dorothy was born to Cyril and Florence Lloyd, Sept. 5, 1937, in Dudley, England. She married Lawson Asprey in 1956, and they lived together in England, New York, Massachusetts and later, Virginia. Together they raised three children.

She leaves as her legacy to her three children: Jayne Meisell (John), Paul Asprey (Cyndi), Debra Maier (Don). She also leaves to cherish her memory seven grandchildren, Brittany, Jason, Steven, Jessica, Brian, Ashley, and Aaron; four great-grandchildren, Emily, Jace, Noah and Evan. She also leaves one brother, David.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawson Asprey, sister Pat, and brothers Paul and John.

Dorothy will be remembered as a fun, loving, outspoken and beautifully dressed lady. She was always willing to help others and in doing this participated for some years volunteering at the Blind Center in Washington.

A celebration of life is scheduled for Dec. 2, 2019, 6 p.m. at her granddaughter Brittany Lane’s home at 204 North Eden Drive in Washington. Burial will follow in December in Florida so Dorothy can rest next to husband Lawson. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to The Blind Center at 221 N. Harvey St. Washington, NC 27889.

Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com.

Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Asprey family.