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Dorothy Lawson Obituary
She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Harvey Lawson; nephew, James "Jimmy" Daniel Kirkpatrick, Jr. of Hillsboro, VA; nieces, Jane Ann Kirkpatrick of Hillsboro, VA and Julie Lynn Burr (Mike) of Hillsboro, VA; sister-in-law, Janet Kirkpatrick of Hillsboro, VA; 3 great-nephews; 2 great-nieces; 2 great-great-nephews; 1 great-great-niece; and special friends, Wesley and Lisa Robey and their daughters, Valerie and Victoria (Cody) of Kitty Hawk, NC.
Services were held at Colonial Funeral Home of Leesburg on Thursday, December 4, 2025 with interment at Sterling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Dorothy's name in lieu of flowers to the Leesburg Baptist Church Mission Fund. Dorothy Elizabeth Lawson
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Lisa Robey
December 2, 2025
I have known Dorothy for 43 years, as a second Mother to my husband Wesley and I, and Memaw to our daughter's Valerie Robey (Randy) and Victoria Robey Child (Cody). She was an example of a Christian woman who walked in God's word daily, showing his love to everyone. She will be deeply missed.
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Bill & Donna Hagewood
November 29, 2025
Donna and I had the privilege and blessing of knowing Dorothy as her pastor, friend and neighbor for 8 1/2 years going back to August, 1973-Dec., 1981. Despite the fact that we left to go as overseas missionaries, and then to serve as a pastor in Miami, FL, for many years, Dorothy and her husband, Harvey maintained close ties with us as encouragers, and supporters wherever God led us. She will be greatly missed by us and all who knew her and her gentle spirit, kindness and loving heart. We will look forward to seeing her again in heaven. With grateful hearts for a loyal friend, Bill & Donna Hagewood
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