Mrs. Dorothy R. Wheatfall
Birth date: May 18, 1938 Death date: Jun 15, 2025
Birth date: May 18, 1938 Death date: Jun 15, 2025
With Deepest Sympathy,
I extend my heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of Mrs. Dorothy R. Wheatfall. Her passing is a profound loss, but her life was a radiant gift to all who knew her.
As a beloved Physical Education Professor at Texas Southern University, Mrs. Wheatfall was more than an educator, she was a mentor, a trailblazer, and a beacon of purpose. Her unwavering commitment to wellness, movement, and education transformed lives, especially within urban school communities. She taught us that physical education was not just about exercise, but about empowerment, resilience, and the dignity of self-care.
I am one of the many who walk the path she cleared, and I carry her lessons with me every day, in every classroom, with every student, in every stride.
May her legacy live on through the lives she shaped and the hearts she uplifted. She taught us not only how to move, but how to live with strength, integrity, and grace.
Thank you, Mrs. Wheatfall, for lighting the way.
With deepest respect,
Lisa Burleson-Longino