Hattie Dozier

Hattie Ives Dozier CHESAPEAKE - Hattie "Rica" Dozier, 73, passed away Oct. 25, 2009, in her home. She was born in Oak Grove, Va., and retired as a supervisor with General Electric Corp. Rica was the widow of the late Lindy Dozier and is survived by three daughters, Jeannie Saunders (Jim), Beverly White (Frankie), Paula Quiros, all of Chesapeake; three sons, John Dozier of Suffolk, Joseph Dozier (Sharon), Daniel Dozier (Jean), all of Chesapeake; three sisters, Hope Raulerson, Carol Smith, Diana Gifford; four brothers, Dr. James Ives, Sam Ives, William Ives, Joe Ives; a special brother-in-law and friend Johnny Lawrence; a special sister-in-law and friend, Diane Lawlis (Jack); 14 grandchildren, Heather, Kara, Amber, Kristy, Tiffany, Nicole, Cecilia, Joey, Michael, Buddy, Mark, Donnie, Timmy, Brandon; one great- grandchild, Madison; along with a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruthie Lawrence and Annie Hedger and two brothers, Ted Ives and Norman Ives Jr. The family wishes to thank her special caregivers, Paula and Melva. A funeral will be held Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 11 a.m. in Snellings Funeral Home, George Washington Hwy. Chapel, by the Rev. Mike Ellis with entombment to follow in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Geneva Park Baptist Church, 2400 Gilmerton Road, Chesapeake, VA 23323. Condolences may be made to the family at www.snellingsfuneralhome.com.