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Dorothy May Drinkwater

12 January, 1934 – 16 March, 2020
IN THE CARE OF

Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory

Dorothy May Drinkwater, 86, of Henrico, gained her wings on Monday, March 16, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Drinkwater; parents, Jack and Luray Tyler; and brothers, Vincent, Curtis, and Ernest F. Tyler.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Donna Dance (Jack), Larry Drinkwater (Debbie), Wayne Drinkwater (Ann), Theresa McLaughlin, Cynthia Cherry, Darryl Drinkwater, Diana Drinkwater-Lawson (Freddie); 11 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the doctors and staff with At Home Care Hospice, Rev. Reese Washington Jr., as well as Nelsen Funeral Home for their loving care and support.

The family will receive friends on Friday, March 20, from 2 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23231. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 21, at 1 p.m. in Washington Memorial Park, 6217 Memorial Dr., Sandston, Va. 23150.

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FAMILY

Luther DrinkwaterSpouse (deceased)

Jack TylerFather (deceased)

Luray TylerMother (deceased)

Vincent TylerBrother (deceased)

Curtis TylerBrother (deceased)

Donna Dance (Jack)Daughter

Larry Drinkwater (Debbie)Son

Wayne Drinkwater (Ann)Son

Theresa McLaughlinDaughter

Cynthia CherryDaughter

Darryl DrinkwaterSon

Diana Drinkwater-Lawson (Freddie)Daughter

Mrs. Drinkwater also leaves behind 11 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Services

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