Minnie Doleman

Minnie M. Doleman PORTSMOUTH - Minnie Marie McKinney Doleman, 92, passed from this earth Nov. 16, 2009, to be with her heavenly father. Minnie was born in Lawrenceville, Va., and came to Portsmouth to attend King's Daughters Hospital Nursing School. She worked there after graduation and also when it became Portsmouth General Hospital. She also worked for several doctors including Dr. Ziv, Dr. Hollowell and Dr. Sayegh. She finally retired when she was 80. Minnie was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church in Portsmouth. She was predeceased by her parents, Maude Eugenia Smith McKinney and Joseph Warren McKinney; her husband of 49 years, Marshall Lee Doleman; three sisters, Elsie, Ruth and Jean; and three brothers, Timothy, Melvin (Buddy) and O'Neal. Survivors include her brother, Irvin W. McKinney of Brodnax, Va.; two daughters, Barbara D. Livingston and Marsha D. Ruth (Donald W.) of Portsmouth; two grandsons, Todd Livingston of Los Angeles and Brian Ruth of Virginia Beach; a granddaughter, Kristin Phelps of Moyock; a great- granddaughter, Danielle Phelps; lots of wonderful nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends today from 6 to 8 p.m. at Foster Funeral Home, Portsmouth. A funeral will be conducted Thursday, Nov. 19, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home by Dr. George Oehler. Burial will follow in Olive Branch Cemetery. The family wishes to thank the caregivers from Heartland Hospice, family and friends who helped during her illness. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to First Presbyterian Church, 515 Court St., Portsmouth, VA 23704 or to a charity of your choice.