Loretta Marie Small

Ms. Loretta Marie Small went to her well-earned eternal rest on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. She was born June 11, 1939 in Bassett, Virginia. Ms. Loretta Small graduated from the George Washington Carver High School and went on to receive her B.A. Degree from Virginia Union University, Richmond, VA. She also received a Master of Arts Degree in Business Administration from UNC Greensboro. She eventually was hired as a Typing and Short-Hand instructor at G. W. Carver High School. She was also employed at Drewry Mason and Magna Vista High Schools where she was dedicated to her students and wanted each one of them to succeed. Ms. Loretta Small was a faithful member of the Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church where she served as a member of the Senior Choir, Sunday School Teacher, and the Missionary Circle. Loretta had a love for bowling, singing, and spending time with friends and family. She also gave back to her community by serving as a volunteer for many community organizations. She was preceded in death by her parents, the late Paul and Minnie Small, three sisters (Stella Warner, Georgia Chatman, Joann Eades) and two brothers (Paul Small, Jr., Thomas Small). Those leaves to cherish her memories most are her sisters: Doretha Grant of Cleveland, OH; Gloria Black of Winston-Salem, NC and devoted friends Paulette Copening and Mary O. Herford. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews that loved her dearly: Sharon Small, Robert Eades, Marcelle Eades, Michelle Small, Adrienne W. McDaniel (Karell), Tennar Bogard, Rudy Small (Cynthia), Thomas Small, Jr., Darnise Small, Delphine Small, Tonya Small, Gay Small, Monica Hubbard (Christopher), Patrice B. Davis (Terrence), Lisa B. Thomas (Franklin), Sonya B. Weaks, Ryanne Mitchell, Lexus Byers and Layla Weaks, Jamaad, Jessica, and Jason Small. A service will be conducted, Monday, March 25, 2018 at Star Bethlehem Baptist Church, 1116 Mary Hunter Drive, Bassett, VA 24055 at noon. Family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to service. Burial will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be made at www.CollinsMckeestonebassett.com.