Mrs. Vernell Dorsett, daughter of the late Isaac Ingram and Lila Vernell Colson was born November 8, 1960 in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Vernell graduated from Grimsley Senior High School and then Rutledge College in Greensboro, NC.  She was an exceptional wife, mother, and grandmother.  She adored her grandsons and always made time for family.  She parted this life on Monday, February 21, 2022.

In addition to her parents, Isaac Ingram and Lila Vernell Colson, she was preceded in death by her brother, Isaac Colson; grandson, Blake Cameron; and sister-in-law, Kay Dorsett.

She leaves to cherish precious memories her husband, Dean Dorsett; daughter, Shemia Nicole Dorsett; two grandson, Bryce Cameron and Brent Cameron of the home; five sisters, Alice Ingram (Daniel), Linda McNeil (Fred), Terry Ingram, Jawanna Alston (Calvin), and Sherry Wilson (Chris); three brothers, Eddie Todd (Peggy), Wesley Colson and twin brother, Vernon Ingram (Tabatha) all from Greensboro, North Carolina; sisters-in-law, Gail Miller, Trina Davis (Derek), Tony Dorsett ,Phyllis Rudd (Bruce), and Truie Barnes; brothers-in-law, Andre Dorsett (Renee), Bruce Dorsett, Darren Dorsett (Karen), Glenn Dorsett, Ray Dorsett, and Dexter Doresett all from Greensboro, North Carolina; and a host of nieces and nephews.

A public viewing will be held in Hargett Funeral Service, Inc., 905 E. Market Street, Greensboro Sunday, March 6, 2022 from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

A homegoing celebration will be held on Monday, March 7 United Institutional Baptist Church, 802 E. Market Street, Greensboro.  Visitation with the family begins at 11:30 am followed by the service at 12:00 pm.