Julia M. Arnold

Our Beloved Mother Julia M. Banks-Dorsey-Arnold, age 85 was called home to be with the Lord, at home with her Family by her side, on October 13, 2021.

She was born in Riverdale, Georgia to the late Walter Banks and Mary Raven Banks.

Proceeded in death by her Husband Emory Arnold, Daughter Pam (Richard) Green, Son’s Wallace Dorsey and Clayton Dorsey, Grandson Martavious Arnold.

Julia attended Fountin High School in Forest Park Georgia.

On April 7, 1960, she married Emory Arnold.  Together they built a strong unbreakable Family of ten.  Julia loved her Family.  She also loved having Family in her home for holiday meals.  She was known by her stylish hats.  Julia devoted her life to church.  She grew up in Bethel Baptist Church in Riverdale, Georgia.  Later she moved to Ohio and joined Strong Tower, under Clearance Caldwell.

Julia is survived by her children: Daughter’s Boris Dorsey, Kim (Willie) Wilkerson, Kellie Arnold.  Son’s Victor Dorsey (Marsha), Scott Dorsey, Emory Dorsey and, Dennis Dorsey.  Sister’s Hester (Robert) Nash, Grace (Willie) Dale, Sue (Pete) Williams, Flossy (Ruben) Bailey, Kate (Charles) Price, Hattie (Render) Bailey, Louise (Willie) Tucker, Bessie (Mance) Mapp.  Brother Walter (Tressa) Banks.  A host of nieces and nephews and 137 Grand Children spanning 5 generations.  Special daughters, Lisa Allen, Carmen Armstrong, Michele Davidorf.  Special sister Brenda Davidorf.

Visitation 9:00 AM and Funeral Service 10:00 AM Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Miracle Cathedral, 2271 E. 5th Ave. Interment at Dayton National Cemetery 1:00 PM. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave