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Dorothy Evans Obituary
Norfolk - Dorothy G. "Dottie" Evans, 85, passed away November 26, 2016. She was born in Pennsylvania to the late William Clark Deskins and Mary G. Deskins. She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years George Evans; a brother William C. Deskins; and a sister Delores Scott.
Dottie was a member of Azalea Garden Church of God, Norfolk where she worked as the church book keeper and church secretary for Pastor Aubrey D. Maye.
Dottie leaves to cherish her memory, two children, James Evans, and Pam Orton and her husband Matthew, all of Norfolk; four grandchildren, Heather Cottrell and husband Mike, Terrell, Brittany, and Amber See and her husband Vinny; three great-grandchildren, Victoria, Norah and Malakai; sister, Kathy Willford; and a brother, James R. Deskins.
The visitation will be held at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. A Homegoing Service will be held at 11am Thursday, December 8, 2016 in the funeral home with burial to follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Pastor Larry W. McMasters and Pastor Aubrey D. Maye are officiating.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.altmeyerfh.com.
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December 5, 2016
Pam,
Please accept our condolences. We know what you going through since it has only been a few months since we lost mom, your mother's sister. The pain will always be with you, but it will ease with time. Just remember that Dorothy is now in a better place without suffering. We will all miss her.
Darell, Grace and Jesse Rolen
Tim and TJ Rolen
Joyce Bercaw
December 4, 2016
Pam and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our love and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
The Amburgey and Bercaw families
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