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Dorothy Richardson Figg

Richmond, Virginia

Oct 11, 1935 – Jan 6, 2026 (Age 90)

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BORN
October 11, 1935
DIED
January 6, 2026
AGE
90
LOCATION
Richmond, Virginia

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Dorothy Richardson FiggOctober 11, 1931 - January 6, 2026Dorothy Richardson Figg (Dottie) was born in Lynchburg, Va. She was predeceased by her parents, Wyatt Lee Richardson and Dorothy Richardson Johns and her beloved husband of 61 years, Coleman Figg. She is survived by son, Coleman Drummond...

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Dear Drum , I was so very sorry to hear about your Mom last night.I always enjoyed our many visits when I took her food. she was always so positive and interesting She loved telling me about your families adventures. I wish I had known about her service. I will certainly miss her!!! Becka Schubmehl [neighbor]

Prayers to the Figg family. Dottie was such a wonderful lady and although I had not seen her for years I won't forget how she reached out when my dad Fred passed in 2015.

Coleman, may God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Regards, Betsy Collins

During Governor Robb's administration, Dottie served on the Real Estate Commission, and I served as Director of the Commerce Department, which included the Commission. The important thing is not that Dottie served, but it was how she served. She saw the job as not protecting the industry from the public, but as an instrument for enhancing consumer confidence in the industry. She also spearheaded our initiatives for fighting housing discrimination, which was unpopular at the time but the right...

Dottie was one of the kindest ladies I ever knew, always willing to be your friend & always help whenever & however she could. I will never forget Dear Dottie.