Dorothy Elida Bølling, age 78, was called to be with the Lord on Aug. 3 at her daughter’s home in Silver Spring, MD, surrounded by her children, Rafael A. Llanos, Jr., Monique C. Llanos, Ray A. Llanos, and daughter-in-law Tiara Llanos.
A proud native Virgin Islander born on Nov. 25, 1945, in Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, Dorothy was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, godmother, friend, and educator to many. Her wit, smile, nurturing spirit, intellectual conversations, and festive energy will live on in the hearts of all who had the pleasure of knowing Dorothy.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Gladys Ceclia Thompson, and Ejnar R. Bølling, Sr., her grandmother Ismay Thompson by whom she was raised, and former spouse Rafael A. Llanos, Sr. Dorothy’s siblings include Ejnar R. Bølling, Jr.; Delita Moore; Deana Bølling; Charles (“Harry”) Bølling (deceased); Eric Bølling (deceased); Janise Bølling James; Scharlyn Bølling Harewood. Dorothy is survived by numerous family members and friends, too countless to name, who supported her victories and struggles, as she battled terminal illness the past few years. Tough and determined, Dorothy was not deterred by her diagnosis, and pushed through the countless treatments. When she was able to travel back home to St. Croix, Dorothy loved feeding the neighborhood peacocks. She was also an excellent gardener, an avid reader, and a dedicated educator. Dorothy held several positions in the private sector and government agencies, but was most gratified by her work in both the Virgin Islands and Maryland educational systems. Dorothy was also proud of her Bachelor’s Degree (1978) and Master’s Degree (1984) earned from the College of the Virgin Islands, St. Thomas and St. Croix campuses (now the University of the Virgin Islands).
Dorothy was a vibrant soul, smart and strong, with a beautiful smile. She endured more than her share of hardship, but in the end, she was loved by so many, and will be missed for an eternity.
“I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed.”— Psalm 34:4-5
Memorial Services will be held on what would have been Dorothy’s 79th birthday.
Date: Nov. 25
Location: St. John’s Episcopal Church, Christiansted, St. Croix, VI
Time: 10am (Tributes at 9:30am)
Video (Live): St. John’s Episcopal Church VI (Facebook); St. John’s Episcopal Church (YouTube)
Repast: Altona Lagoon Pavillion, Christiansted, St. Croix, from 12 p.m.-3 p.m.
Internment: Dorothy’s remains will be scattered at sea in private by her children at a time and location to be determined.
* The family would like those attending the memorial service to consider paying tribute by wearing any shade of Dorothy’s favorite colors of blue or purple.*
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made in Dorothy’s honor at a charity of your choosing, or any of the following: St. John’s Episcopal Church (stjecstx1@gmail.com) or the American Cancer Society USVI (usvicancercoalition.org).
