In loving memory of Dorothy L. Dodson-Mumford (Portsmouth, Virginia), born in Bluefield, Virginia, who departed this world on June 22, 2024 at the age of 96. Dorothy leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dorothy L. Dodson-Mumford to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Fred D. Dodson and Lillian Dodson Hendricks; her husband Thomas L. Mumford, Sr.; her brother Frederick D. Dodson; her cousin Marion H. Dodson; and her stepmother Virginia G. Dodson.

She is survived by : her children, Thomas Mumford, Jr. (Alma), Marie Mumford Bowser and Ethell G. Mumford; her grandchildren, U. S. Sergeant Major Jovan L. and Erica Francis; and also Jerold W. Bowser. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Viewing was held on Wednesday, July 3rd 2024 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Metropolitan Funeral Service (5605 Portsmouth Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23701). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, July 3rd 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Metropolitan Funeral Service, Portsmouth Chapel (5605 Portsmouth Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23701).

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the H.E.R. Shelter in Portsmouth, VA in memory of Dorothy L. Dodson Mumford at: https://hershelter.com.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Metropolitan Funeral Service