Mary Belle Elam Dunfee Obituary
The passing of Mary Belle Elam Dunfee of Powhatan, Virginia leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on October 1, 2025 at the age of 88. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Elam and Bernice Elam; her former husband Charles "Charlie" Dickerson; Bruce Dickerson, Eva Elam Dobbins and Betty Elam Harris of Lynchburg, VA..
She is survived by: her husband Gary L. Dunfee, Sr.; her daughter Jean "Carol" Dickerson Lawson of Powhatan; her granddaughters, Amanda "Mandy" Lawson Grubbs (Michael) of Sandy Hook, VA and Rachel Lawson of Powhatan, VA; and her great grandchildren, Matthew Grubbs and Maelynn Grubbs of Sandy Hook, VA..
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 6th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home (3215 Anderson Hwy, Powhatan, VA 23139). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 7th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Tuesday, October 7th 2025 at the Red Lane Baptist Church Cemetery (2095 Red Lane Rd, Powhatan, VA 23139).
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Amelia Baptist Church, 9101 Amelia Street, Amelia Court House, VA 23002 in her memory.
