Dolores M. Tansil

Mrs. Dolores Tansil made her transition on August 22, 2025. Please take a moment to leave comforting words of condolences for her family. In lieu of flowers, her family has asked that a donation be made to Breast Cancer Research. Dolores Tansil (affectionately known as Dee, Grandma Dee and Mother Dee) was born in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, USVI on January 5, 1948, to the late Juancito Milliner and Elma Francois. Dolores, a devoted servant of God, beloved mother, grandmother and cherished friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on August 22, 2025, after courageously fighting an 8-year battle with breast cancer. Dolores carried the warmth, spirit and resilience of her island home throughout her life. Dolores graduated from St. Peter and Paul Catholic school in St Thomas in 1967. She earned her bachelor's degree from Ohio Dominican College in 1971 and her master's degree in counseling from the University of Cincinnati in 1975. Following her retirement from General Motors where she worked in Human Resources, she devoted her life to her family and her ministry. Dolores hosted an AM radio praise and worship talk show for many years in the Grand Blanc area and was also a published author who inspired readers through her book, The Prayer of Achsah. Dolores was called to the ministry early in life and faithfully served as a minister, ordained under the ministry of Bishop Loren Covarrubias Mt. Zion Evangelical, for many years. Later, she served as the Church Mother and District Missionary of Thy Kingdom Come Church of God in Christ under the Pastorate, Superintendent Lary T. Murray and Supervisor Renee’ F. Murray. Dolores was blessed to not only visit Israel twice, but to minister the word of God in the Holy Land, and serve as District Missionary COGIC Israel Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction. She founded Global Intercessor Prayer Conferences and Prayer line, constantly interceding on behalf of those in need. She was called to do prayer revivals, leading many near Flint and Grand Blanc, Michigan. Through her preaching, teaching and compassionate care, she touched countless lives, guiding, healing, and delivering others with her wisdom, prayer and unwavering faith in Christ. Her mission was rooted in love, service and the belief that God’s grace carries us through all things. Dolores is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Abner. She is survived and will be forever cherished by her sons, Imari Love (Sarah) and Matthew Tansil, and her step-daughter, Carla Lewis (Mario); her sister Nelia Deiz (Robert) and brother Elouis Jeppesen (Yonsil); two grandchildren, Jaden Love and Nia Love; her nephews, Jamal Deiz, Sean Deiz (Shay), Johnny, Greg and Andy Jeppesen and her niece Jessica Trufont (Desmond) and great nephews, Jurell Deiz and Sebastian Deiz, and great niece, ShaKila Woods. Dolores will be remembered for her kindness, strength and generosity of spirit. She never hesitated to lend a helping hand, speak an encouraging word or shower others with warmth and generous gifts. She poured her heart into family and her ministry, leaving a legacy of faith, love and perseverance. Though she is no longer with us in body, her spirit lives on in the many lives she touched. Her memory will forever be a blessing to those who knew her.

Dolores M. Tansil

January 5, 1948 - August 22, 2025