DOROTHY MCDANIEL STEIN's Obituary
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother Dorothy McDaniel Stein. Many of you are aware of her recent ailments, having suffered a broken hip from a fall last August. She has been in Riviera Health Resort since then. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, February 22nd.
You may know Dorothy from different circles, whether they be social or professional. Since 1968, Dorothy owned and managed Futures Personnel Consultants, a personnel placement agency of which she was very proud. She specialized in helping young college graduates improve their resumes, their image and interviewing skills, and find jobs in corporate Fortune 500 companies. Many candidates she placed in these entry level sales, marketing and management jobs went on to high level positions in many of those companies and beyond. Many of the young, energetic people who came to work for Dorothy have called her a mentor, helping them grow in their professional careers and move on to bigger and better things.
Dorothy was very involved in the social gatherings of Coral Gables. She was involved in many social groups and activities, including the Miami Ski Club, the Coral Gables Garden Club, the Coral Gables Music Club, and the former Country Club of Coral Gables. She was indeed the “Perle Mesta” of Coral Gables, the “hostess with the mostess” and enjoyed holding parties for any occasion in her home.
Dorothy was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to a Baptist minister. Dorothy is survived by her two children, Sharon Watson and Dillon Graham (Marilyn), and their children: Brandon Watson, Shannon Watson, Lucas Graham and Lea Graham; all of whom she loved dearly. She had just been blessed with new granddaughter-in-law Melanie, which she was so happy to see wed Brandon months before her passing.
Dorothy was married to her beloved Berman for 30 years. They were partners in every way. Berman became a partner in Dorothy's business and it expanded and flourished. Berman was outgoing and larger than life and the perfect husband for Dorothy. They had an amazing life in their 30 years of marriage. From Berman, she had stepson William B. Stein (Leslie), and grandchildren Blaine and William, in addition to stepson Thomas Stein, and stepdaughter Edith Brett and husband Steven.
After the death of Berman, she was blessed to have George Weil come in to her life. They were devoted companions for 20 years. George was cosmopolitan and international. He spoke at least 7 languages which added an extra dimension to their continued travels. He brought Dorothy great joy.
A celebration of life will take place on Saturday, March 4th at 2:30pm at First United Methodist Church of Coral Gables. Information about the service, including a livestream link for those not local to South Florida, is available here: https://www.welovecoralgables.org/memorial
In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to the Advocates PTA Scholarship Fund.
Daughter, Sharon, is chair of the Miami Dade PTA Scholarship Program
Dorothy, in life, mentored so many young people in beginning their careers
The may be sent to:
Advocates PTA
c/o Pamela Neumann, Treasurer
4605 SW 89 Avenue
Miami, FL 33165
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