Virginia Doloris Tommie

Virginia Doloris Tommie obituary, Blue Ridge, GA

Virginia Doloris Tommie

Virginia Tommie Obituary

Visit the Cochran-McDaniel Funeral Home – Blue Ridge Chapel website to view the full obituary.

Doloris, 93, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on October 9, 2025 in Blue Ridge, GA.

Doloris was born in Breeding, KY to the late Ivan and Chalma (York) McKinney. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Glen Tommie, brother Richard Guzman, sisters Frieda Griffin, Nancy Clay and Dorothy Frye.

She is survived by sons Doug Tommie, Sam Tommie (Darlene), and daughter Martha Schickinger (John). Her grandchildren Jessie Tommie, Jennifer Austin (Jeremy) and Neal Schickinger (Savannah) and her great-grand children Mina Austin, Seth Austin, Owen Schickinger and Nate Schickinger. She is also survived by her brother Gerald McKinney (Olive) and sister Frances McKinney.

Doloris was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She had an amazing wit and a quick laugh. She was an excellent homemaker, cook and seamstress. Deloris loved the Lord and was member of Valley Station Baptist Church and New Salem Baptist Church both in Louisville, KY.

Cochran-McDaniel Funeral Home, Blue Ridge, GA, has been entrusted for the final arrangements. A graveside service will be held at a later date.

Cochran-McDaniel Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Virginia Doloris Tommie. You may send condolences and sign the guest register at www.cochranmcdaniel.com.



To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Cochran-McDaniel Funeral Home – Blue Ridge Chapel

3911 Appalachian Highway, Blue Ridge, GA 30513

Make a Donation
in Virginia Tommie's name

How to support Virginia's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Virginia Tommie's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more