Dorothy spent the last few weeks surrounded by family and friends at the Hospice House and Support Care of Williamsburg.

She was a native of Roanoke Rapids, where she graduated from RRHS in 1950. After living in Lynchburg, VA, for several years she returned to RR in 1972, where she went on to work for JP Stevens, WR Grace and approximately 18 years at Halifax Memorial Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edna Mae Wheeler Connell and Luther Jackson Connell and her brother Lewis Ivery Connell.

Survivors include her two nephews, Chad Ames Connell and his wife, Ashley Ward Connell of Lanexa, VA , and William Tod Connell of Alexandria, VA. Three grand- nieces, McKenzie Leigh Connell, Olivia Claire Connell and Carleigh Allison Connell and two grand nephews, Tyler Wegner and Dylan Wegner, all of Lanexa, VA

Funeral services will be held at 3pm, Saturday, Sept 2nd at Wrenn Clarke & Hagan Chapel, with Rev. Randy Martin officiating. 

Burial to follow in Cedarwood Cemetery. 

The family will receive friends starting at 1:30 prior to the service at the funeral home. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice House & Support Care of Williamsburg, 4445 Powhatan Parkway, Williamsburg, VA 23188

Online condolences may be left at wrennclarkehagan.com