- In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to:
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Bon Secours Hospice
8580 Magellan Pkwy
Richmond, VA 23227
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“Dearest Kay & Family,
It is with much sadness we learn of the passing of your dear Mom, our thoughts & prayers are with you at this time.
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1 of 9 | Posted by: Olga & Motty Meade - Cork
“Dear Dorothy: Heaven is now full. A reward well earned.
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2 of 9 | Posted by: Peggy Severson - fredericksburg, DE
“Aunt Dorothy
More than an Aunt:
My Nanny
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3 of 9 | Posted by: Noreta Chronister - FL - Niece
“We have wonderful memories of Ms. Dorothy - she was charming, gracious - a real trooper! We know that the wonderful memories you have and share...Read More »
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4 of 9 | Posted by: Joe and Diane Tilson - Boone, NC
“Kay, Gary, Lee, and Family, We are saddened by the passing of Ms. Dorothy. She was a dear, sweet Lady and a joy to know. We truly enjoyed her...Read More »
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5 of 9 | Posted by: Laura and Ron Shuffler - Valdese, NC
“Dear Lee, Gary and Kay and all Dorothy's family:
I knew Dorothy from the time we were very young together. Kay, you are two weeks older than my...Read More »
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6 of 9 | Posted by: Shirley Ramos - Woodburn, OR
“Kay, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Please know that I will be keeping you and your family in my prayers and that I care.
Melinda
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7 of 9 | Posted by: Melinda Hefner - Hickory, NC
“Very sad to learn of your loss. Your family is in our prayers.
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8 of 9 | Posted by: Jeff and Rita Joines - Lenoir, NC
“I am truly sorry for your loss and I will continue to keep the family in my prayers. I know she will be missed. She was a beautiful lady.
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9 of 9 | Posted by: Donna Calloway - Hudson, NC
SLOPPY, Dorothy J., 90, of Ashland, formerly of Alexandria, passed away on September 9, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold M. Sloppy, and four sisters and four brothers. She is survived by sons; Lee J. Sloppy and his wife, Amanda, of Ashland, VA, and Gary G. Slopey of Pompano Beach, FL; a daughter, Kay S. Crouch and her husband, Patrick, of Lenoir, NC; grandchildren, Erin C., Carl L. and Catie M. Slopey; great-granddaughters, Samantha L. and Elizabeth T. Slopey; and one brother, James Robbins of Olanta, PA.
Dorothy was a beloved wife and loving mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother. She was known for her generous hospitality, for being a loyal confidant, and for her fairness and concern for all members of her community. She was a member of Duncan Memorial United Methodist church in Ashland, VA and a charter member of Calvary Presbyterian Church in Alexandria, VA. She was a charter member and fifty year member of Mount Vernon #178 Order of the Eastern Star and a current member of Hanover Chapter #130 of Ashland, VA.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland, VA on Tuesday, September 11, 2012. An Order of the Eastern Star service will begin at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Services will be held at 10 a.m., at Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, Wednesday, September 12, 2012. Interment with a graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. at Mt. Comfort Cemetery, Alexandria, VA on Wednesday, September 12, 2012. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bon Secours Hospice, 8580 Magellan Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23227.
