Lena Dorsey

Mccray

Lena Dorsey McCray, 81, of N. Chesterfield, died August 15, 2026. She was born on October 19, 1944, to the late John and Marian Hall Dorsey.

Lena was a graduate of Maggie L. Walker High School and she furthered her education at Virginia Union University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree.

Many years of Lena's life was spent working and serving others. She worked as a distribution clerk for the U.S. Postal Service for approximately 25 years. She later worked at Food Lion before ultimately retiring from Walmart.

Lena was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and also attended New Kingdom Christian Ministry.

Lena was a loving and caring daughter, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. As a friend, Lena was dedicated, loyal and always there for those she loved.

She had a special love for cooking and was known for making her famous fresh homemade rolls. She loved gathering her family together to enjoy her amazing cooking, whether it was for a holiday celebration or simply a normal Sunday. Family was very important to Lena and the memories created around her table will be cherished forever. Lena also enjoyed reading books, completing crossword puzzles, practicing martial arts and watching action movies.

Lena leaves behind a lifetime of love, cherished memories, laughter and lessons that will continue to live on through the generations of family and friends who knew and loved her. Her love for her family, her dedication to those around her and the memories she created will remain in their hearts forever. Lena will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered and forever cherished.

In addition to her parents, Lena was also preceded in death by her beloved son, Frank A. McCray, III; maternal grandmother, Lena Hall; uncle, Charles Hall; aunt, Estelle Carter and cousins, Mary-Ann Pryor, Doris Birchette, Purcell Carter and Lorraine Miller.

Left to cherish her beautiful memory are her three daughters, Ursella M. Dorsey, Felicia A. Pollard and devoted, Tara C. McCray; eight grandchildren, Yrishia Dorsey, Karl Dorsey, Shatilya Dorsey, Latanya Skinner, Harry McCray, Quashonae McCray, Jaron McCray and Bernard Smith; thirteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild, Keyori Dorsey; devoted sister, Joan Dorsey Williams; four nieces and nephews, Eric Dorsey, Cedric Dorsey, Kavon Dorsey, and Lenita Harris; fifteen great-nieces and nephews; twenty-one great-great-nieces and nephews; two cousins, Charles Edward Carter and Rose Johnson; sister-at-heart, Shirley Alexander; a host of other loving family members 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. Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 27 at Scott's Chapel, 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd.. Interment Maury Cemetery.