Dr. Juanita Sims Doty Commemorative Marker & Bench Dedication

"Celebrating Faith, Family, Foundation & Partnerships"

Join Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® and South Eastern Regional Director Tracey Morant Adams, Ph.D. in honoring the legacy of Dr. Juanita Sims Doty, the 23rd South Eastern Regional Director (2006-2010) and member of Beta Delta Omega Chapter, with a special commemorative marker and bench dedication ceremony.

This dedication ceremony represents more than just a commemorative marker—it's a homecoming celebration of faith, family, foundation, and partnerships. As a daughter of Canton, Dr. Doty's legacy returns home to the community that shaped her values and character. The event honors her unwavering faith, her dedication to family both biological and sororal, and the strong foundation she built through her leadership and service.

We celebrate the enduring partnerships with The Juanita Sims Doty Foundation, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated: Rho Xi Lambda Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated: Upsilon Upsilon Omega Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated: Epsilon Kappa Kappa Chapter, and 100 Black Men of Canton, Incorporated—organizations united in their commitment to community service and uplift.

Join us for this historic occasion as we return to Canton to celebrate a remarkable leader whose legacy of faith, family, and foundation continues to inspire generations of women in service to all mankind.

Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025

Time: 3:00 PM

Location: In His Steps Ministries (3530 North Liberty Street Canton, MS 39046)

Attire: Seasonal approriate shades of white

Please RSVP by September 19, 2025 to confirm attendance.

• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® - South Eastern Region
• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® - Beta Delta Omega Chapter
• Renasant Bank
• Westhaven Memorial Funeral Home
• City of Canton
• City of Jackson
• Canton Tourism
• International Community Ambassadors Network
• Juanita Sims Doty Foundation
• 100 Black Men of Canton
• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated - Rho Xi Lambda Chapter

With heartfelt gratitude to Rev. and Mrs. Jasper Bacon from In His Steps Ministries for graciously hosting this meaningful celebration

Guests are responsible for making their own hotel reservations. The hotels below are located in the Metro Jackson Area and are close to Canton, MS, the location of the Dedication.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Jackson North Ridgeland200 Township Place, Ridgeland, MS 39157

Phone: (601) 607-7112

Hyatt Place Jackson/Ridgeland1016 Highland Colony Parkway, Ridgeland, MS 39157

Phone: (601) 898-8815

AC Hotel by Marriott Jackson Ridgeland221 Township Avenue, Ridgeland, MS 39157

Phone: (601) 605-7000