Moira Collins Dorsey

Moira Collins Dorsey passed away on January 12, 2020 in her home surrounded by family and friends at the age of 58 after a long and fierce battle with brain cancer. Moira was the daughter of the late Dr. Jeffrey Herbert Collins Jr., DDS and the late Barbara "Bobbie" Carol Collins of New Orleans. She is predeceased by her brother, Jeffery H. Collins, III and her sister, Erin Collins Hillery of Metairie. Moira is survived by her beloved husband of 32 years, Marc G. Dorsey, and loving children, Marc Dorsey, Jr., Ashton Dorsey, and Brennan Dorsey, all of Metairie. She is also survived by her brother, Kevin Collins (Malain) of Metairie, and her sisters, Shawn Collins of New Orleans, Deidre Collins Hoerner (Ivan) of New Orleans, and Tracey Collins of New Orleans. Moira cherished her many nieces and nephews as well as her extended family and friends. Moira attended Mt. Carmel Academy (Class of ‘79) and graduated from the University of New Orleans with a Baccalaureate Degree of Fine Arts in Photography. Upon graduation, she taught art and art history classes, moderated the cheerleading team, and oversaw yearbook production at Cabrini High School until she retired to raise her three beloved sons. She was an extremely dedicated and supportive mother serving as a Cub Scout den mother for her children and cheering them on in multiple sports. She was an accomplished artist who created many unique paintings, drawings, sculpture and had an exquisite talent for photography. She thoroughly enjoyed participating in any type of creative project and always added her own imaginative and unique touch. Moira participated in the New Orleans Opera Guild’s Mad Hatters where she was able to use her artistic abilities to create beautiful, original hats and she donated her time to the Jesuit High School Boutique House where she worked with other Jesuit moms each week to craft Blue Jay merchandise. Moira loved to play tennis and was a USTA ranked player for a number of years, playing with her many friends on various teams. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 3pm. Visitation will begin at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the National Brain Tumor Society Defeat GBM Collective. The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.