Dorothy Vernon Allport, 96, a retired Law Librarian of 38 years from the US Military Court of Appeals, died in her sleep at the Goodwin House in Alexandria, VA, on April 23, 2011. Dorothy also retired from the First Baptist Church of Alexandria as the Pastor's Admin Assistant for 12 years and Church Clerk for 31 years. She was an active member in her church for 70 years as a Deaconess, volunteered in the Training Union, nursery, kitchen, pulpit search committees and many, many other duties; the Alexandria Business and Professional Women's Club for 60 years (2 years as the STATE BPW President) and the North Star Baptist Association (formerly known as Mount Vernon Baptists Association) for over 25 years. In 2010, the North Star Association established a nationwide church offering named the "Dorothy Allport Network Missions Offering" to commemorate and celebrate her work and dedication throughout her lifetime. Dorothy is survived by her sister, Lucy Simpson of Gainesville, FL; nieces and nephews, H. Braxton Allport, Dr. Edgar L. Allport, Sarah Robertson, Charles M. Thompson, Vicki Emom, Charlene League, Kim C. Simpson and Charles L. Allport; as well as many hundreds of devoted friends and loved ones. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Mildred Thompson, Henry, Joseph, and Charles Allport; as well as several nieces and nephews. Dorothy was a lady of grace, never to be forgotten for all the lives she touched. May you rest in piece D. V. Allport; you will be truly and forever missed by all of us. Friends may gather on Thursday, April 28, 2011 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Everly-Wheatley Funeral Home, 1500 W. Braddock Rd., Alexandria, A 22302. A memorial service will be held on Friday, Aprpil 29, 2011 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Alexandria, 2932 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Dorothy Allport Preschool Ministry Fund, c/o First Baptist Church of Alexandria.