Dorothy Harris

Dorothy Harris

Dorothy Harris Obituary

Published by Chiles' Funeral Home, Inc. from Aug. 12 to Aug. 14, 2008.
HARRIS, Deaconess Dorothy, departed this life August 11, 2008. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Valencia Barnett. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Harold Harris Sr.; son, Harold Harris Jr.; two grandchildren, devoted Orville Braxton and Joy Brown; three stepchildren, Carolyn Anderson, Harold Rollins, and devoted Terry Harris; one sister, Rosa Bullock; two brothers, James and Joseph Barnett; three brothers-in-law, Roland Harris, Leonard Harris and Harrison Branch Sr.; three sisters-in-law, Ethel Young, Florence Capers, and Alease Jefferson; two aunts, Pearl Coleman and Bertha Bullock; a host of loving nieces, including devoted Lisa Bullock; nephews; cousins, one devoted, Delores Burgess; other relatives; and devoted friends, Ernestine and Thomas Whiters, Michelle Wills, and Janelle; and devoted caregivers from Hospice of Virginia, Rosa Coleman and Tiekesha Stokes. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave., where the family will receive friends from 6 until 7 p.m. Thursday, August 14, 2008. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Friday, August 15, at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 1920 Fairmount Ave. Dr. Victor L. Davis officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. Remains will rest in church one hour prior to service.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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August 15, 2008

Willis Harris /GRTC posted to the memorial.

August 14, 2008

Ruby Fisher posted to the memorial.

August 14, 2008

Oteria Wallace posted to the memorial.

Willis Harris /GRTC

August 15, 2008

May God bless and keep you during this time of your loss .My prays are with you.

Ruby Fisher

August 14, 2008

You have my deepest sympathy over the loss of your loved one. May you be assured that the God of all comfort will give you perfect peace in this time of distress.
--Ruby Fisher & Family from the old Fulton neighborhood

Oteria Wallace

August 14, 2008

To Rosa Bullock & Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you Rosa at this difficult time. You have my deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,

Oteria Wallace (Snookum)
Clifton Forge, Va. 24422

Oteria Wallace

August 14, 2008

To the Burgess and Coleman Families:
With the sympathy and understanding that words can't express please know that many caring thoughts are with each of you during this time of sorrow.
Love,
Oteria (Snookum) Wallace and
Family
1205 Grace Ave.
Clifton Forge, Va. 24422

roy seitter

August 14, 2008

Harold, I am sorry to hear about Dorothy death . Please accept my condolences for you amd your family.

Dena Wynn (niece)

August 13, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived
okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here
is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you
every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up
and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were
gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.

There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for
me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's
chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life
on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not
be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.


I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But
one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.


There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a
time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will
give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day
was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the
way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick
him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in
your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember
you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

From the Staff of Chiles Funeral Home

August 14, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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