Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Holmes, Dorothy Lee Brown  September 7, 2006
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Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake

Dorothy Smith Holmes of the 1000 block of Dulcie Avenue was called home to rest 
September 7, 2006 at her home. Born in Norfolk, she was employed with the 
Virginia Department of Health in Norfolk for over 30 years until her retirement 
on July 1, 1976. She was a long time member of St. Thomas A.M.E. Zion Church, 
where she was a devoted member of the Trustee Board and active in numerous other 
auxiliaries. Also, she held membership with Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc, Nursing 
Sorority.

Mrs. Holmes is predeceased by her husband, Sidney L. Holmes, Sr. She is survived 
by her daughters, Laverne Sweat (James E.) of Hampton and Velma Rhone of 
Virginia Beach, a son, Sidney L. Holmes, Jr. (Helen) of Columbia, Maryland, a 
sister, Alma Miller of Albuquerque, New Mexico, nine grandchildren, twelve great 
grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday at noon at St. Thomas A.M.E. Zion Church. 
Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Viewing will be held Monday from 2:00 
p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake.



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