Dorothy Mae

Richards

Dorothy Mae Richards, of Glen Allen, peacefully departed this life on December 2, 2025, at the age of 96. She was born on March 23, 1929, in Courtland, Virginia, to the late Russell and Bertha Pierson.

She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior early in life, a foundation that guided her steps, shaped her character, and influenced every life she touched. After 21 years of dedicated service, Dorothy retired from the City of Richmond.  She shared a beautiful 57 year union with her beloved husband, Melvin, and together they raised five daughters.

Affectionately known by many as Dot-t, Dorothy devoted herself to her family, nurturing generations with warmth, wisdom and quiet strength.  Her home was a place of comfort, her presence a steady reminder of faith and unconditional love.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Melvin and daughters, Linda Venable and Melvina Mobley.

She leaves behind a legacy of love through her daughters, devoted Doris Richards, Colette Claiborne and Tracey Fortune (Rothmel); son-in-law, William Mobley; grandchildren, Khristie Richards-Banks (Michael), LaTasha Richards (Joseph), LaTisha Richards, LaToya and Chanice Fortune, Brandon Claiborne, Jamiel Day, Rothmel Fortune Jr. and Aaliyah Horton; great-grandchildren, Mikal Banks, Kymiah Fortune, Jose Richards, Kadan Banks, ZaKye Fortune, Danyelle Easley Jr., Levi and Royce Claiborne, Trinity and Jay'ceon Todd, Jupiter and Venus Horton; sister, Magnolia Andrews; sisters-in-law, Ermean Haskins and Audrey Chew; other relatives and friends.

Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. where viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 10 at Scott's Chapel, 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Friends and loved ones are invited to pay their respects and celebrate a beautiful life well lived.