Dorothy Brown Brothers, age 89 of Chesapeake VA, passed peacefully from this earthly life Sunday July 21, 2019 at Georgian Manor in Virginia.

She was born May 14, 1930 in Birmingham AL, daughter of the late Ernest and Edith Hardy Brown. She was also predeceased by her husband Clarence A. Brothers.

She is survived by three daughters, Diane Toothman and husband Rimbey of Newport NC, Sheryl Shelby and husband John of Vancleave MS, and Beth Hunley and husband William of Chesapeake VA; six grandchildren, Byron Toothman (Megan), Sara Toothman (Calandra), Christopher Shelby (Summer), Allison Reid (Bradley), Amanda Hunley and Scott Hunley; eight great grandchildren, Walker, Weston, Grant, Wesley, Cooper, Zachary, Charlie, and Elliot; sister in laws, Marjorie Brothers, and Alice Rohr; and many nieces and nephews.

Dorothy enjoyed oil painting and water color painting, and crafting. She was a wonderful cook and also enjoyed baking. Dorothy dearly loved her family and enjoyed being with family and friends.

The family will receive friends Thursday at 10:00 am at Harrell's Funeral Home.

Funeral services will follow at 11:00 am Thursday July 25, 2019 at Harrell's Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Richard Bryant will conduct the service. Burial will be in the Burgaw Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to Westminister Canterbury Hospice at www.wcathome.com or the Alzheimer's association at act.alz.org.

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