St. Phillip A.M.E. Church to Honor Dorothy Mae Hightower Plummer

Special program celebrating local community leader's lifetime of faith and service

Apr. 14, 2026 at 2:38pm

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An extremely abstracted, out-of-focus photograph of an elderly African American woman sitting in a church pew, surrounded by blurred stained glass windows and candles, conveying a sense of reverence and spiritual contemplation.A special program at St. Phillip A.M.E. Church will honor the lifetime of faith and service embodied by longtime community leader Dorothy Mae Hightower Plummer.Monticello Today

On Sunday, May 24, St. Phillip A.M.E. Church in Monticello, Florida will be hosting a special program titled 'A Living Legacy of Faith & Service' to honor the life and contributions of Dorothy Mae Hightower Plummer, a longtime community leader and activist known for her decades of service to the local church and civic organizations.

Why it matters

Dorothy Mae Hightower Plummer has been a pillar of the Monticello community for over 50 years, dedicating her life to uplifting the local African American community through her work with St. Phillip A.M.E. Church and various social justice initiatives. This event aims to celebrate her remarkable legacy and inspire others to follow in her footsteps of faith-based community service.

The details

The special program will feature speeches, performances, and tributes from Plummer's family, friends, and community members whose lives she has touched over the years. Organizers say the event will highlight Plummer's lifelong commitment to causes like civil rights, youth empowerment, and affordable housing in Monticello.

  • The event will take place on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
  • Plummer has been an active member of St. Phillip A.M.E. Church for over 50 years.

The players

Dorothy Mae Hightower Plummer

A longtime community leader and activist in Monticello, Florida known for her decades of service to the local church and civic organizations.

St. Phillip A.M.E. Church

The church in Monticello, Florida that is hosting the special program to honor Dorothy Mae Hightower Plummer's legacy.

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What they’re saying

“Dorothy has been the heart and soul of our church and community for as long as anyone can remember. This event is our way of thanking her for a lifetime of faithful service.”

— Rev. James Simmons, Pastor, St. Phillip A.M.E. Church

What’s next

The special program honoring Dorothy Mae Hightower Plummer will take place on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at St. Phillip A.M.E. Church in Monticello, Florida.

The takeaway

This event celebrates the remarkable legacy of a true community hero whose lifelong dedication to faith, justice, and service has left an indelible mark on Monticello. Plummer's story serves as an inspiration for others to follow in her footsteps and make a positive difference in their own communities.