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Dorothy Graham Obituary
She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Arville L. Graham.
She is survived by two daughters, Gloria Graham Allen and her husband, Tom, Gracie Graham Sebera and her husband, Mark; five grandchildren, Timmy Francis Sr., Sherry Dutton, Jimmy Fine, Debbie Fine, Ronnie Fine; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sister, Lucy F. Birdsong; and other family and friends. She was a charter member of Woodlawn Presbyterian Church.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 214 N. 6th Ave., Hopewell, Va. Services will be held at noon Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, at Woodlawn Presbyterian Church, 1201 Blackstone Ave., Hopewell, VA 23860. Interment to follow Southlawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Woodlawn Presbyterian Church. Condolences may be registered at www.nelsencares.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Pat Wilson
January 2, 2009
Gloria and family,
I have just learned of your loss. I, too, know the pain and sadness you all have at this time.
Please know I am thinking of you.
I know she has been completely healed and is wrapped in the Father's arms.
My thoughts and prayers - always.
Pat (Callahan) Wilson
Ginny Redwine
November 3, 2008
Gloria & Gracie
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ginny Sue Harris Redwine
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