Dorothy Marie Richardson, 79, of Buena Vista, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024.

Born May 19, 1945, in Amherst County, she was the daughter of the late James Edward Richardson and Carrie Carter Richardson.

She was preceded in death by daughter Carrie Ann Jones; sisters Sadie Douglas, Frances Martha Johnson and Bea Martin; and brothers, Pat Richardson, Oscar Lee Richardson, James Edward Richardson Jr., Moses Richardson, Paul Richardson and James Henry Richardson.

Surviving are her children, Michael Twitty Jr. (Stephanie) and Gina Wright (Christopher Lee); grandchildren, Lamar, Byron, Anthony, Makia, Destinee, and Alexis; a number of great grandchildren; sister, Maxine R. Douglas; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friend, Martha Johnson. 

A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, June 17, at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel by Pastor Stan Stewart. Burial will follow at NowlinCemetery. 

Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. 

Please direct any flowers for this service to the funeral home.

Arrangements are being handled by Bolling, Grose, & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Services.