Deaconess Dorothy Shands Obituary

I was so saddened to hear of Mrs. Shands passing . I met her years ago at my father’s service station in Petersburg. When we would see her pull up, we would go out and pump her gas for her . She was always so kind to the guys and I at the shop and will be missed . Sending prayers to your family

To the Family
Sister Dorothy Shands has been such an inspiration to us. She was such a good friend of our mother Sister Florine Martin. Her dedication to the Bethany Baptist Association
has been such a dedicated and faithful
Journey. May the love and peace of God be with her family.
Rev. Sylvia E. Jones, Associate Minister of
Friendship Baptist Church
Floresta D. Jones

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Our prayers and love are with the family during this difficult time of bereavement! Please take comfort in knowing that God will continue to supply all of your needs ❤ Rev.Minor and the Seaborne Family

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

My deepest condolences

My deepest condolences

RIH cousin Dorothy, you will truly be missed

Sharing fond memories of Sis. Shands as a classmate of VA. Seminary and College. May she RIP.

Ms. Shands was a role model and beautiful person inside and out. We met back in the late 60's at CSH and even though it was for only 5 years, she carried herself as a Christian woman and truly put God first in her life. RIP my friend!!!

Mrs Shands was such a beautiful woman inside and outside. She loved everyone and everyone loved her. She was like mother to me and a grandmother to my children and grandchildren. Always smiling and never a bad word or thought about anyone. Our family is truly going to miss her.

Aww, Cousin Dorothy, beautiful women , mentor & a strong rock for all. I'll miss your smile & always gentle hugs. RIH. My prayers to our family, friends & church family. .

My deepest condolences extend to the Shands family. I only have the fondest memories of Mrs. Shands from the earliest of my memory. She is an icon to the Stony Creek community.

Ms Shands, you are love. I thank you for always asking am I okay. I thank you for always checking on my children. Our father now has another angel looking out for us. Rest In Peace.

Sending my deepest condolences and prayers to the family my Lord in you in perfect peace

Such a sweet lady. I remember the first time I met Mrs. Dorothy. On Liberty Street. Petersburg Va. In the 70's . She was full of truth and love for even a stranger. Mrs. Shand is a wonderful woman of God. Now in the arms of our Savior. Wear your crown of glory. Amen "