Norma Jean Dorsey, 59, of Lothian, Maryland, passed away on March 16, 2026 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. She was born on January 29, 1967, in Annapolis, Maryland, to Norma Lea (Rosner) and James Rogers Parks. Norma spent her entire life on her family’s farm in Lothian; she graduated from Southern High School, class of 1985, and married Steven Edward Dorsey in 1989. She worked for 36 years as a school bus driver in Anne Arundel County. Norma had a passion for rescuing and caring for horses and also enjoyed boating and camping with friends and family.
Norma is survived by her beloved husband Steven Edward Dorsey; her sons Cody James Dorsey, Brandon Luke Dorsey, and Jacob Albert Dorsey; her sister Leah Ellmore (Douglas); brother-in-law Richard Dorsey (Tanya); nieces Andrea Hurd, Meredith Ellmore, Natalie, Rachel, Alyssa, and Katie Dorsey; nephews Douglas Ellmore, Jr., Richard Jr., Benjamin, and William Dorsey, III.. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Norma Parks, and her mother-in-law, Barbara Bernard.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 21, from 10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. at St. James’ Episcopal Parish in Lothian, Maryland, with a funeral service to follow at 12:30 P.M.
With consideration for other events taking place at church, please schedule the delivery of any floral gifts no earlier than Saturday morning.
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Barbara Taylor
March 23 – Obituary: Norma Jean Dorsey
I’m very sad to hear this news.Nor you are beautiful person inside and out.You will surely be most.
Susan Whitehead
March 19 – Obituary: Norma Jean Dorsey
Such sad news. My prayers are with Steve and the family.
Alina Lyons
March 20 – Obituary: Norma Jean Dorsey
Always had the kindest smile and treated me like one of her own. Absolutely incredible role model to a young girl. One of the strongest people I will ever have the joy of meeting and she will be missed so dearly. She will forever hold a spot in my heart no one can replace. ❤️
Jayden Kennedy
March 20 – Obituary: Norma Jean Dorsey
Norma it was an absolute blessing to have you as my bus driver throughout elementary school even when you weren’t driving the bus, you would always take time to teach me life lessons and always tell me how good of a job I’m doing in school how I make everyone proud every single day and that I cannot let anybody change who I am your life lessons and everything that you have taught me growing up has turned me into who I am today you always checked up on me making sure I was okay I am so grateful that I was able to have you as my bus driver and someone who I could look up to for advice, even though you have went home to the Lord your legacy will never be forgotten. I love you Norma
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