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Dorothy Griffin "Mama Dot" Coley

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Dorothy Coley Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Jun. 2 to Jun. 4, 2010.

COLEY, Mrs. Dorothy Griffin "Mama Dot," of Glen Allen, formerly of Amelia, departed this life Monday, May 31, 2010. She is survived by her devoted husband, Robert A. Coley; two stepdaughters, Karen Coley (Frank) and Rosalyn Davis (Harold Jr.); three grandsons, two granddaughters; one sister, Jane G. Richardson; two brothers, William (Rosa) and Richard (Lillie) Griffin; one aunt, Alice Goodman; mother-in-law, Julia Coley; four brothers-in-law, Maurice Mitchell, Earl, Edward (Dorothy) and Maurice (Anita) Coley; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Michael W. Hawkes Funeral Home, Rte. 360 East, Amelia. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 5, 2010, at 1 p.m. from Union Branch Baptist Church, Amelia; Rev. Dr. Archie German pastor, officiating. Interment church cemetery.

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

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June 21, 2010

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June 8, 2010

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June 7, 2010

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Tamara "Tammy" Farmer

June 21, 2010

To The Coley/Griffin family and friends, I had the esteem privilege of working and knowing Mama Dot from our days together at Capital One for a number of years. I wasn't saved and living for the Lord at that time, BUT GOD, used Mama Dot in many ways to reach me and bring me back to HIM. Mama Dot showed love to each and everyone. Never judging a soul, her smile continuously lit the darkness in that place. One day when I felt at my weakest/lowest, Mama Dot asked me, "What was my favorite gospel song, when I sang in the chorus previously,... Next thing I know, she and I, were singing "I Won't Complain" as the machine continued to run the work. Such a burden lifted off of my shoulders! Thank you Mama Dot for allowing our Lord God use you in such a way for everyone! You will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!! Tamara Farmer "Tammy"

Kristin & Iris

June 8, 2010

Our prayers & thoughts are with you. Mama Dot will never be forgotten..

Jason Hall

June 7, 2010

I'm so sorry to hear about Mama Dot. I also worked with her at Capital One. She was truly a blessing and a mother to all.

June 7, 2010

Mama Dot was truly an insperational lady,My wife and I both worked with her at Capital One and think very highly of her, she was the glue that kept our shift together, she will be missed by everyone she came in contact with,but remember we shall meet again
Tom and Juanita Uthe

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Kimberly Woodson

June 7, 2010

My condolences are with the Griffin and Coley family. Mama Dot was like a mother to me while I was working at Capital One, she was truly a beautiful person inside and out she meant the world to me. She was truly a angel from God. Mama Dot you will always be in my heart, you will never be forgotten.

Latishia & Torrey Kenney

June 6, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the Griffin and Coley family. I also worked with Mama Dot at Capital One and she was such a blessing. Im so sorry to hear of her passing and wish i could have made it to her funeral. Her memories will live on forever!!!

Cheryl & Jason Read

June 6, 2010

I am so sorry to hear abot Mama Dot. I just found out today and I am so sorry to have missed the funeral. I just saw her a few weeks ago and I was so happy to have been able to talk to her. We worked together at Capital One and she meant the world to everyone, it wasn't the same when she left. She was such a sweet and special lady. She meant alot to me and my husband, Jason, who also worked with her. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. She will never be forgotten.

DANIEL YOUNG

June 5, 2010

MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY,I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOST AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.

Ann Barley Purcelle

June 5, 2010

Jane, Bill, Richard and the Coley Family, my condolences are for each of you. I was/am sorry to hear of Dot's death. Please keep all the wonderful memories to carry you through this time of sorrow. Sincerely, Ann

Mary & Carlos Cooper

June 4, 2010

Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. May the Grace of God sustain you and give you peace.

Eloise Booker-Goodson

June 3, 2010

Griffen / Coley Famly:
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time

Eloise Booker-Goodson

June 3, 2010

To: Griffen / Coley Family, Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

June 3, 2010

To: Griffen / Coley Family, Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Eloise (Booker) Goodson

Lillian Dawson Atkins

June 3, 2010

To the Griffin and Coley families,
It is with great sorrow to hear of Dot's death. The Griffin family was always such a blessing to the Truxillo Community. Any loss for them is a loss for us all.

Rev. Yolanda Williams

June 2, 2010

Mr. Coley and family,

Though I only met you in crossing at the hospital, I want you to know that God has you in his Keeping and I have you in my heart!

My heartfelt condolences go out to each of you in the passing of Mrs. Coley. Please know that there is no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. My prayers are with you!

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