Dorothy-Small-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home - Chesapeake

Dorothy Mae Small

Oct 31, 1938 - Jan 11, 2026

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A true joy to know Mrs Small, a Drifter Sister and friend to my mother Alyverne Coopwood from Gary IN and me. I enjoyed meeting Mrs Small in New York for a Drifter convention. She had a peaceful, serene personality. My deepest condolences to her family. Karen in Omaha.

L. Alexander Scott

She was my third oldest sister of five girls and will surely be missed by family and all who knew her.

Drifter Treasure & Family: We Loved Your Dear Grandmother, Drifter Dorothy Smalls! She will be Missed!! Trust GOD for Comfort & Healing; knowing HE has your Grandmother Safely in HIS KEEPING!! PRAYERS ALWAYS! Drifter Denise O-McGuinn, President, Las Vegas Chapter of the Drifters, Incorporated

A Beacon of Light in
Our Family. Luv you always Auntie ❤

Obituary

Dorothy's Obituary

Dorothy Mae Small peacefully entered eternal rest surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, January 11, 2026.  A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026, at St. John's A.M.E. Church, 545 E Bute Street, Norfolk. Interment will follow at Roosevelt Memorial Park....

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