Deacon Dorethia-Gholson-Obituary

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Deacon Dorethia "Rita" Gholson

Jan 15, 1966 - Nov 23, 2025

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SISTER DORETHIA GHOLSON WAS A STRONG FAITHFUL SERVANT OF THE LORD GOD AND TO HER FELLOWMAN.
I WILL CHERISH HER KINDNESS TO ME AS WE SERVED AT EPHESUS SDA CHURCH.
I PRAY COMFORT AND PEACE FOR HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
LOVINGLY,
ELLAREA MARIA COLE STANSBURY

Our prayers are with the Gholson Family, God will keep you in His keeping care.

Dorethia visited my neighbor often and would come over before leaving. We had an enjoyable visit with her recently while she was in the hospital. Always greeting us with her beautiful smile.

We extend our deepest sympathies and prayers to you and your family during this time of bereavement. May God continue to give you the strength that is needed now and may the soul of Dorethia be at peace with our Heavenly Father. May God continue to keep his arms wrapped around the family...

My prayers are with the family know that God has you. She was a great person here on earth it will be a greater person in heaven when we get there.

Praying For The Family Chuch Family And Friends

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Deacon Dorethia's Obituary

On November 23, 2025, Dorethia “Rita” Gholson peacefully departed this life at VCU Health Medical Center.Born on January 15, 1966, in Hopewell, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Richard and Carol Gholson. Rita was raised in Hopewell and graduated from Hopewell High...

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