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Dorothy Wornom Obituary
Mrs. Wornom was born on March 2, 1928, daughter of the late William Oscar Flowers and Otelia Wachsmann Flowers. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Boyce Carmines Wornom; her daughter, Barbara Wornom Adams; son-in-law, Samuel Webster Adams III; and sisters, Sarah Flowers Pennington and Elizabeth Flowers Phillips.
She is survived by her sister, Jean Flowers Grubbs (John) of Richmond; daughters, Debora Wornom Williams of Millwood, Patricia Wornom Gresset (Frédéric) of Charlotte, Lynda Wornom Wright (Ross) of Ashland; grandchildren, Ashton Williams (Shelley) of Atlanta, Boyce Adams (Katie) of Henrico, Anne Williams (Matthew Peterson) of Boyce, William Adams (Whitney) of Henrico, Henri Gresset (Joyceline) of Charlotte, Jacques Gresset of San Francisco, Ross Wright Jr. (Sarah) of Richmond, Elliott Wright of Richmond, Alice Gresset of San Francisco, Owen Wright (Libbie) of Richmond; 10 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Born and reared in Sussex County, Mrs. Wornom attended Mary Washington College and graduated from the Medical College of Virginia (VCU) with a degree in medical technology. A long-time member of Main Street Baptist Church in Emporia, she taught Sunday school for over 50 years and was a member of the Elizabeth Hale Circle. She was a member and former Regent of the Hicksford Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, former member and president of the Emporia Book Club, a former member of the Riparian Women's Club in Emporia and a dedicated volunteer with the Greensville Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.
Funeral services will be held at Main Street Baptist Church in Emporia on Monday, January 16 at 1 p.m. followed by a reception at the church. Interment will follow in Emporia Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Main Street Baptist Church or the Emporia-Greensville Rescue Squad.
The Wornom Family wishes to thank devoted caregivers, Anita Singh, Crystal Wilson, Ella Anulova, Shynetta Campbell and her team at The Father's House Nursing Agency and Affinity Care of Virginia.
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ELLIS PHILLIPS
January 12, 2023
Another page is turned for that generation with Dorothy's moving on to be with her Lord. It has been my privilege to have known she and Boyce and the rest of the family. I'll remember the love of flying Boyce, Dick and my Dad shared and the visits she and Sarah made to Pinetops. My condolences.
Bet Harrell Neale
January 12, 2023
Lovely, sweet and elegant are words I will always associate with Mrs Wornom. Her family, her friends and her hometown of Emporia were blessed to have her in their lives.
Martha High
January 9, 2023
Debora, there is no loss to compare to the death of one´s mother. Love and prayers to/ for you and your family, Martha
Gail G Swineford
January 8, 2023
Lynda, we are sorry to hear about your Mother's passing. May you and your family be comforted by the beautiful memories you made together. Sincere condolences.
Gail & Bobby Swineford
Kathy Lehman
January 8, 2023
Lynda, so sad to read this news. Ben and I will hold you and your beautiful family close in our prayers.
Franny Crawford
January 8, 2023
My best wishes to the Wornom family.
Irene Shields
January 8, 2023
Dear Wornom Family, Love, prayers and deepest sympathy. Mrs. Wornom was a very special Christian lady. She was a joy to be around. She loved and will be missed.
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