MEMORIAL RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His Infinite Wisdom has called Dorothy L. Nute to her eternal reward, October 2, 2014; and
WHEREAS, This august body has been informed of her passing by the Honorable Anthony Beale, Alderman ofthe 9th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Bom on October 3, 1929 in a small town of Lake Providence, Louisiana to the union of Clara and David Minter. Dorothy, affectionately called Sud (short for sister) by her family, was the fourth bom of eleven children, Harry, Percy, Pearl, Roy Lee, Samuel, Ollie Pearl, Willie, Frank, Cleve and Roosevelt, nine of whom have preceded her in death; and
WHEREAS, Dorothy, lovingly called Mo Nute, received her education in the East Carroll Parrish school system. After high school graduation, she met and married the love of her life, Charlie Nute in December of 1948. The two shared their life as one for 38 years until his death in 1986. To this union, seven children were bom. One son, Edward, preceded her in death. She leaves to cherish her memories: five sons, Charles, Frederick, David, Berry and Joseph; two daughters: Ivy and Kimberly (Jerome); eight grandchildren, Lisa, Terrence, Quinn, Evelyn, Chimere, Bria, Kimani and Jerome, Jr.; Ten great grandchildren, MiAsia, Eljah, Taya, Nylah, Armani, Keyon, Tate, Darryl, Terrence Jr., and Ezaire; She loved and encouraged her family to do their best and to keep God first; and
WHEREAS, Mo Nute began her walk with Christ at an early age. At the age of 11, she sat on the mourner's bench and was filled with the dynamite power of the Holy Ghost. After relocating to Chicago, she joined Greater Harvest Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late founder Rev. Louis Boddie. She was an active member of the Progressive Club under the late Sis. Clyde Horton and was later appointed president under the late Elder Henry Bracken where she served until her death. She was known for her prayer life and wise counsel. Dorothy was a role model who guided women how to be goo...
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