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Dorothy Lee Heard


Sunrise: November 19, 1948

Sunset: October 17, 2021

Dorothy L. Heard was born on November 19, 1948, in Pinetown, North Carolina to Hilliard King and Ada Mae Peele. She relocated to Chesapeake, Virginia during the early 60’s where she attended Chesapeake Public Schools. She later moved to Norfolk and began working as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Dorothy retired from Lake Taylor Health and Rehabilitation Center
after over 30 years of service. Her dedication to care for others prompted her to work part-time for Rita’s Home Health Care after her retirement.

Dorothy was full of life and was extremely caring and passionate. She had a nurturing heart and a kind soul. She showed compassion and love to everyone she came in contact with. Dorothy was very family-oriented and she made friends feel like family. She enjoyed gardening, shopping, traveling, exercising and spending time with friends and family. She was a dedicated
Washington (Redskins) fan.

Dorothy was an active member of the Poplar Hall Civic League, she attended meetings and was assigned to convey condolences to neighboring families during their time of grief. She was known for decorating her home and yard for every holiday occasion. Dorothy professed her faith in Jesus Christ and joined First Baptist Church of Lamberts Point over 40 years ago, and remained a dedicated member until her death.

GOD called Dorothy home on October 17th 2021, leaving behind to cherish her memory her husband of 45 years, Ray Heard Sr., sons Ray Heard Jr. and Marcus Heard. She also left behind to carry on her legacy her grandchildren Donell Small, Jr., Tourae’ Boone, Chiara Boone, Dontae’ Edwards, DeArvae Heard, NaShawn Heard and Madison Small, great-grandchildren
Kyndal Edwards, Niambi Pierce, and Lailah Worthy. Dorothy loved all of her great-grandchildren equally, but shared a special bond with Niambi, who affectionately called her “Big Mama”. She was Niambi’s caregiver while her mother worked. They spent days coloring, walking and singing, which brought Dorothy much joy and happiness. She will also be sorely missed by her mother-in-law Mary Alice Heard, brother-in-law MacDonald Heard, and sisters-in-law Sandra Brooks and Cassandra Jackson. Also left to cherish her memory are Bonus Sister Rita Foreman, Bonus Niece Erica Foreman, Bonus nephew Micah Foreman, several bonus daughters, and a host of cousins, extended family, and friends.

Dorothy was predeceased by her mother, father, and oldest son Donell Small, Sr.

Viewing Friday, October 22, 2021 2:00pm - 6:00pm Metropolitan Funeral Service 7246 Granby Street Norfolk, VA 23505 Service Saturday, October 23, 2021 12:00pm First Baptist Church Lamberts Point 1268 W 38th Street Norfolk, VA 23508 Interment Roosevelt Memorial Park 1101 Campostella Road Chesapeake, VA 23320 *Masks Required*

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