Dorothy F. Turner

Dorothy Fayed Turner, 88, of Hopewell died Monday, Sept. 6, 2010, in John Randolph Medical Center. Mrs. Turner was born in Norfolk, Va., but spent most of her life in Hopewell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald, her mother and father, Rebecca and Frank Fayed, her brother, Haney, and her step-mother, Yumna who was both mother and angel to her from the age of 10.

She is survived by a nephew, Gerald C. Fayed of Roanoke; a half sister, Elizabeth Emmett of Richmond; two nieces, Dr. Rebecca Starr of England and Cory Walker of Germany. Dorothy graduated from Hopewell High School in 1939 and attended Smithdeal-Massey Business College. She retired from Continental Corp. as executive secretary in 1984. She was a charter member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, Green Thumb Garden Club, Hopewell High School Class of 1939 and 1940. She was a member of the Women's Club of Hopewell, Hopewell Preservation Inc., Friends of the Library , Hopewell Historic Foundation, Chapter 1399 of the AARP and a former member and President of Jordan Point Country Club. Dorothy worked with the Red Cross Bloodmobile, the Nursing Home, Weston Manor and delivered meals on wheels for many years. A special thanks to William Latham who was a faithful friend for many years.

A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, in Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens with Dr. Ronald Bullis officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hopewell Humane Society, 3412 Oaklawn Blvd., Hopewell, VA 23860. Condolences may be registered at: www.nelsencares.com