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Dorothy CAPEHART Obituary
She was born on May 19, 1933, the daughter of the late Sheridan and R. Roena Hines Johnson, of North Carolina. She was a longtime and faithful member of Little Zion Baptist Church. She served her church as a musician for many years, as well as many other churches throughout the community. On Dec. 19, 1950, she was united in Holy Matrimony with the late John H. Capehart. An avid community and education advocate, she was employed as a Social Worker, for many years with the Williamsburg-James City County Community Action Agency. She loved people and did not like to see any problems go unsolved. She was a loving and kind person who will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Mitchell, James, Will, Lewis and Haywood.
She is loved and survived by her children, Frances Owens of Newport News, John E. Capehart (Darlin) of Yorktown, Bernadette Capehart of Gretna, La., Jacqueline Tyson (Earnest) of Fredericksburg and Sheryl Morse (William) of Williamsburg; her sisters, Florence Piles of Washington, D.C., Mary Berkley of Kansas City, Mo., Roberta Joshua (Israel) of Rocky Mount, N.C., and Mary Dade (Thomas) of Maryland; her brothers, Dillon Johnson (Christine) of Cheverly, Md., Darnell Johnson (Betty) of Rocky Mount, N.C., and Thomas Johnson of Maryland; her brother-in-law, Charles Capehart (Mary) of Brooklyn, N.Y.; her eight grandsons, Pastor Anthony Clemons, (Prophetess Sabrina), John E Capehart Jr., Shawn Capehart, Jarod Tyson, Darryl Chapman Jr., Gregory Capehart, Tre´shon Capehart and her honorary grandson, Kirkland Goddard Jr.; her four granddaughters, Joi Bell, Toi Tyson, Krysten Fields, and Kayla Capehart; her great-grandchildren, Rachel and Sarah Clemons, Javion Tyson and her honorary great-grandchild, Jah´Kiera Goddard; her godson, Troy Howard; her special sisters in Christ, Rosa Travis, Delores Howard and Apostle Sheila Simons; her nieces, nephews other loving relatives and many caring friends.
A funeral service, celebrating the life she lived, was held 1 p.m. Thursday, May 13, 2010, in Bethel Restoration Center with the Rev. Linwood Gatling and Bishop John Gray officiating. Interment followed in Little Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. Family and friends assembled at the church 12:45 p.m. on Thursday. The family received friends on Wednesday, May 12, 2010, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the funeral home.
Professional services were entrusted to the Staff of Whiting's Funeral Home, 7005 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, Va., 757-229-3011. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy CAPEHART
Donna M Johnson
May 19, 2025
Happy Heavenly Birthday aunt Dot. Continue to rest in Paradise.
May 28, 2010
To the Capehart Family,
May God be with you in the loss of your
mother. I loved to hear her sing as well as play the piano. You will be in our prayers.
Geraldine Minkins Moore
Columbus Ga.
Lisa Morris
May 20, 2010
The The Capehart Family; I am sorry you are grieving for the loss of Ms. Capehart. Ms. Capehart always had a smile on her face! Her legacy will stand strong, and we are all proud to have had the pleasure to have joined with her in conversation, song, or praise! May GOD Bless and Strengthen You
Iris Judkins
May 17, 2010
Francis,
I thank God for allowing me to know a wonderful Christian woman such as Ms. Capehart. I always think about how she would always smile and could play the piano like she was playing for the angels. Remember her loving ways, good heart and she will always be with you. Take care and much love. My prayers are with you.
Paulette Alston
May 16, 2010
John and Family,
Expressing deep and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family in the time of sorrow.Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shackleford's Family
The Burton Family
May 13, 2010
To the Family,
We were sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
May 12, 2010
"Dear Capehart family, May the Peace of God continue to comfort you, keep you and bless you as you have blessed us." Truly we will miss Mother Capehart!
Vanessa, Jonathan, Andrea & Lydia
Donna-Marie Johnson
May 12, 2010
My Dear Cousins, (Francis,Buttons, Dedi,Jackie and Cheryl) I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Aunt Dot....She is ressting now.. GOD planted a Rose and now has decided to pick it and name it Dorothy. Hold on to your years of memories..She will surely be missed.......
I LOVE you all
LOVE and PRAYERS
Your Cousin
Donna-Marie Johnson
Janice Wynne-Jackson
May 12, 2010
To The Capehart Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of your Mom. May your memories of her comfort you now and the days ahead.
Robert Wray
May 11, 2010
My God Bless you Cherly and the Capehart famliy. Ms. Capehart was a blessing in my life, she gave me a lot lot of wisdom growing as child and my working with her as a teen in williamsburg. Her warm heart and loving soul will truly be miss by all that ever sat down too seek her advice and love of an mother figure. My the Lord mercy and grace be with the Capehart family.
Kenneth & Belinda Taswell
May 11, 2010
Dedi and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of your Mother. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.
willnett smith
May 11, 2010
may God keep you and your family frances,
you mom was a beautiful lady i will always remember her in my heart, she will be truly be miss by all who loved her, take care i will continue to pray for you and your family
May 11, 2010
To Jackie & Family, Although it's sad to lose those who are dear to us, there is comfort in remembering all the times they made such a difference in our lives. We pray that God will continue to bless each and everyone of you.
Tim & Drusilla Pearson & family
Elizabeth and Alex Butler
May 11, 2010
To The Entire Capehart Family,
Mother Capehart was a very kind, sweet, loving, and caring woman of God. Truly, there isn't enough words to describe her. She always had a smile on her face and was always speaking words of life, even if she didn't feel good. She was such an inspiration! Mother Capehart was like a grandmother to me and my husband and like a great-grandmother to my children. She treated my family as if we were her family and that meant the world to us. Mother Capehart will truly be missed but never forgotten. Capehart Family, you are all in our thoughts and prayers and if there is anything we can do for any of you, please let us know. Be blessed.
Mary Ashby- Compton
May 11, 2010
To the Capehart Family,
Ms. Capehart was an absolute jewel. She was not only the pianist for our youth choir, she was a teacher, a mentor, and a beautiful christian woman. She was just as much a part of our family and we loved her dearly. She will not only be missed by you but by those of us who had pleasure of knowing her. May you all find comfort in each other but more importantly in God. Be blessed.
Penny Bartlett
May 11, 2010
Sheryl and family,
May God Bless and keep you now and always.
Stephanie Parsons Stoutingberg
May 11, 2010
To Bernadette and the entire Capehart Family: To know Mrs. Capehart was to truly love Mrs. Capehart. I am sure you know how very special she was to so many people throughout this community. I worked with Mrs. Capehart at CAA but also knew her through her music, church ministries and her loving children. We all loved her, but God loved her more. Take your well deserved rest, Mrs. Capehart. We will miss you but will keep your fond memories very dear in our hearts.
Karen & Racquel-Leigh Bartlett
May 11, 2010
Dedi, John, and Family: I am so glad that I got to meet and know your mom down here. She was a mom to all of us. She shared her talents openly and freely. Such a beautiful Spirit. My daughter got to know her as well as another grandma. We Loved her. She will be truly missed, but still watching over us all from Heaven. May God continue to comfort you all in your time of loss.
From the Simpson, Wilson, and Bartlett families.
Twanna Minor-Williams
May 10, 2010
Frances I know your mom was a wonderful person and that you all will miss her very much. She's now your angel watching over you all. God bless you and your family as you go through this loss but know she's in a better place that is free of pain.
PAULA WHITE
May 10, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Betty Braxton
May 10, 2010
It was a pleasure to have known Mrs.Capehart and to have worked with her through some pleasant capacities of her job. May God bless you and put a smile on your face that represents her.
Irvin johnson
May 10, 2010
God bless you and your family,Time heals all our thoughts and prays with you and your family The Johnson Toni, Renee, Irvin
Wallace & Beulah Davis
May 10, 2010
Mrs. Capehart was a beautiful woman with a big heart and soul. She was always accomodating, supportive, pleasant and loving. I know you feel the enormous loss of your mother, grandmother, family member and friend.
As in your family, Sister Capehart was supportive and loving. Her music revealed the blessed person she was.
God truly laid His hands on her.
I pray for your comfort and peace of mind in times to come. We all have many fond memories of Sister Capehart that will keep her close.
Be encouraged and blessed.
JAMES JOHNSON
May 10, 2010
CHERYL SORRY TO HAVE HEARD OF THE LOST OF YOUR MOTHER MRS.CAPEHART.I THANK GOD FOR HAVING AN OPPORTUNITY THREW YOU TO HAVE KNOWN AND ENJOYED SPENDING TIME WITH HER.IF THERES ANYTHING YOU NEED LET ME KNOW
Crystal Sickal
May 9, 2010
My thoughts and prayers with the family during this time of sadness.
Bernadette King
May 9, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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