Dorothy Lee's obituary , Passed away on June 21, 2025 in Powhatan, Virginia

Dorothy Lee

November 19, 1939 - June 21, 2025 (85 years old)

Powhatan, Virginia

Dorothy Lee's obituary , Passed away on June 21, 2025 in Powhatan, Virginia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bennett & Barden Funeral Home

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Dorothy Lee

November 19, 1939 - June 21, 2025 (85 years old)

Powhatan, Virginia

Dorothy Lee Obituary

We are sad to announce that on June 21, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Dorothy Lee (Powhatan, Virginia), born in Crewe, Virginia. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Dorothy Lee or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James C. Burnette and Dorothy T. Burnette; and her son Carlton Nicholas Elam III. She is survived by: her son J. Burnette Elam (Mary); her sisters, Nancy Jones (Ed) of Nottoway and Jo Cooper of Mill Valley, CA; her grandchildren, Jarret M. Elam (Elizabeth), Nicholas J. Elam (Noel), Lindsey E. Elam and James C. Elam; and her great grandchildren, Cael, Jack, Caroline, Theodore, Christopher and Penelope Elam. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bennett & Barden Funeral Home



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Tue

June 24

Visitation

Bennett and Barden Funeral Home and Cremation Services
3215 Anderson Hwy, Powhatan, VA 23139

Wed

June 25

Funeral service

Bennett & Barden Funeral Home
3215 Anderson Hwy, Powhatan, VA 23139

Wed

June 25

Graveside service

Amelia Presbyterian Church Cemetery
16401 Dunn Rd, Amelia Court House, VA 23002

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