Obituary "On Monday, April 12, 2016 in the quiet of the afternoon, God saw that the road was rough & the hills were too steep for Dorothy to climb. So He gently closed her eyes and whispered, "Peace be Thine." Dorothy Virginia White Cager, affectionately called "Ma, Nan, Nannie or Dot", was born July 26, 1924 and peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at home. She was the daughter of the late Rev. George A. White and Estella C. Wallace White. She received her early education at Town Neck Elementary School and graduated from Wiley H. Bates High School. After high school she attended and graduated from the Cortez Peters Business School in Baltimore, MD. On July 26, 1947 she married Eugene "Jeep" Cager, the love of her life and from their union they had one child, Donald Alphonso Cager whom they loved and adored. At an early age she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and was a lifetime faithful member of Asbury Town Neck Church. Dorothy was a dedicated member of the Thomas Gospel Choir for over 50 years, she led "I'm Free", "Didn't It Rain" and "This World Is Not My Home", she was a member of the United Methodist Women of Asbury Town Neck, the Receiving Circle and was an avid bible study student and attended the Discipleship Bible Study courses and the GPS (Grow Pray Study) Bible Study Class and a true supporter of her church. She was also a member of the CASOS Club of Severna Park, the County Crusaders, and Deb's Gorgeous Red Hats. Back in the day she was a member of the "Young Ladies Social Club." Her love of Jesus, her family and her church was what mattered to her the most. Her strength and faith in God was evident in her life and she was a 20 year cancer survivor. She lived by Psalm 23, her favorite scripture. Dorothy retired from Ft. George G. Meade where she worked as a Clerical Supervisor for 40 years. Her business school training was put to great use. She was always very organized and very well dressed. She was all about taking care of business. Dorothy was full of life and loved to laugh and make you laugh. She loved going to church, some good old gospel singing, and going to gatherings with her family and friends. Dorothy leaves to cherish her memories her devoted granddaughters , Dawnielle Cager, Kellie Cager; great-granddaughters, Breyontai Stansbury, Mikkya Charles and Daishea Wilder ; two sisters, Clara Howard and Lillian Hill; brother-in-law, Rev. Oliver Jennings (Helen); sisters-in-laws, Elizabeth White, Odessa Cornish, Geneva Smith; devoted god-son, Wayne Howard; god-daughter, Dale Cager; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Special friends, Marion Sedgwick and Jenny Parker. Loving caretakers, Debbie Martin, Hospice of the Chesapeake, Amedisys and Sandra Wallace. Preceding her in death was her husband, Eugene Cager; son, Donald A. Cager; Sisters, Gladys Cager & Alverta Johnson; and brother, Roland White. "Well done, thy good and faithful servant" May I Go Now? May I go now? Do you think the time is right? May I say goodbye to pain, to pain filled days and endless lonely nights? I lived my life and done my best, an example I try to be. So can I take that step beyond and set my spirit free? I didn't want to go at first, I fought with all my might. But something seems to draw me now to a warm and loving life. I want to go, I really do. It's difficult to stay. But I will try as best I can to live just one more day. To give you time to care for me, and share your love and fears. I know you are sad and so afraid, but I see your tears. I am not far, I promised that, I hope you'll always know, That my spirit will be close to you, wherever you may go. Thank you so much for loving me, you know I love you too! That's why it's hard to say goodbye, and end this life with you. So, hold me now, just one more day and let me hear you say, Because you cared so much for me, You'll let me go today! Lovingly Submitted, The Family Immediately following Funeral Service Asbury Town Neck United Methodist Church Cemetery 429 Asbury Drive, Severna Park, MD 21146 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ A Repast will be held in the Johnson Glenn Multipurpose Room after the Interment