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Gwendolyn Banks Dorman

1941 - 2024

Gwendolyn Banks Dorman obituary, 1941-2024, Richmond, VA

BORN

1941

DIED

2024

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March Funeral Homes - Laburnum Chapel

2110 E. Laburnum Avenue

Richmond, Virginia

Gwendolyn Dorman Obituary

DORMAN, Gwendolyn Banks, 82, of Richmond, departed this life Sunday, January 14, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Dorman Jr., and parents, Kemper and Florence Banks. She leaves cherished memories to her loving daughter Andrea Wright and a host of other relatives and friends.

Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave. where visitation will be held Thursday, January 25, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Funeral Service, 1 p.m. Friday, January 26, 2024 at Fourth Baptist Church, 2800 P St, Richmond, VA 23223. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to support educational programs and operations of The Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia are appreciated.

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Jan. 24, 2024.

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Arletha D Stokes

January 26, 2024

Our heartfelt sympathy to the family Gwen Dorman. What a great musician and friend you were to my family. May God constantly and consistently and consistently bless your loving family and friends. Arletha Stokes and family

Friend

January 26, 2024

I know it's hard to loose a love one
Rest in peace beautiful lady! To the three dorman brother and dorman sister I know it's hard for you after losing you brother last year ! But they be reunited in heaven !

Shelia O. Spurlock-Shaw

January 22, 2024

To The Family,
I offer you my deepest sympathy on the passing of Gwen. May she RIP with God.
May God surround all who loved her with peace, comfort & understanding during this most difficult time.
Respectfully,
Shelia O. Spurlock-Shaw

Edward Green

January 21, 2024

Gwen and I were friends beginning in junior high. We worked together for 16 years She and George were my best friends I will deeply miss her
Rest well in Haven my wonderful friend

Patricia Taylor

January 19, 2024

Andrea you have my sincere sympathy for your loss. Gwen and I attended MLWHS, VSU, together and were Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Sisters. She will always be remembered for her beautiful smile and caring nature.
Patricia Taylor

Jimmy Lewis

January 19, 2024

Gwen and I were classmates at VSC/VSU and shared many great memories as members of the marching band. I enjoyed seeing her, during VSU homecomings. We kept in contact via Facebook, and she will be missed. May the God of love and hope bless and sustain the family.

Fonda Craig

January 19, 2024

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Irene Brice

January 18, 2024

A true servant of God has passed, she will be sorely missed. I are thankful for many years of friendship.
Irene Coles Brice

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9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

March Funeral Homes - Laburnum Chapel

2110 E. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23222

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26

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Fourth Baptist Church

2800 P St, Richmond, VA

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2110 E. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23222

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