Dora Tudor Poythress

Dora Tudor Poythress

Dora Poythress Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Jun. 13, 2010.
POYTHRESS, Dora Tudor, age 74, of Lawrenceville, Va., passed away June 12, 2010. She is survived by her husband, Ollie R. Poythress Jr.; three children, Skeeter Poythress, Abbe Thomas and Mitzi Powell and husband, Tracy; three grandchildren, Justin Thomas, Annie Poythress and Allison Powell. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Oakwood Cemetery, Lawrenceville. Williams Funeral Home, Lawrenceville is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lawrenceville Volunteer Fire Dept. Auxiliary, 15328 Christanna Hwy., Lawrenceville, Va. 23868 or Brunswick Academy Dora T. Poythress Scholarship Fund, 2100 Planters Road, Lawrenceville, Va. 23868.


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June 13, 2010

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June 13, 2010

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Deborah Thomas

June 13, 2010

Dora was a person who was caring to all ages. She will be greatly missed, but she will not suffer anymore. God is good.
Ollie, Mitzi, Abbe and Skeeter my heart and prayers will be with now and days to come. Remember I love you all.

Remona, Randy, and Tyler Tomko

June 13, 2010

Thinking of all of you during this difficult time.

brandi kiser

June 13, 2010

What a special lady..i'm so very sorry for the families loss..we are praying for you all during this most difficult time..much love.
sincerely, Brandi(bruce) ,Bryant ,and Anna Paige Kiser.,Roxboro,nc

Shannon and Jessica Hudson

June 13, 2010

We are thinking of you all.

June 13, 2010

Tommy and I will miss Dora . Our prayers are for the family and we are here for you if needed.

Joanne Gibson Ivey

June 13, 2010

Dora was always one filled with love and compassion anytime you met up with her. I have fond memories of all the family. Love you all! She will be in my families heart forever!

Gary E. Frye

June 13, 2010

Dear Family Members,

I am thinking and praying for you all during this difficult time and in the days to come. May God provide comfort, peace, and strength to you all. Please know that I care and do many others. God Bless.

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