J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Wells, Dora L.

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Dora Lee Wells, 83, of Dinwiddie County, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2008 following a brief illness. Born in Grassy Creek, NC, she was the daughter of the late Cuff and Cornelia Williamson Riggins. She was a homemaker, devoted wife and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Home was her fortress and family was her pride and joy. During her lifetime, she was a loving child-care provider to many. She was an active member of Ocran United Methodist Church and the Senior Adult Sunday School Class. She was a member of the Second Baptist Church 39er’s Senior Club where she spent many enjoyable hours. Mrs. Wells was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Thomas Franklin “Frank” Wells and a sister, Annie Weary. She is survived by her loving daughters, Anne Wells Gill and husband, Lawrence H. Gill of Dinwiddie and Ginger Wells Peters and husband, Thomas F. Peters, Sr. of Prince George. She was affectionately known as “Nanny” to her grandchildren, Laura Gill Denker and husband Tad of Tucson, AZ, Julie Peters Branzelle and husband, Corey of Dinwiddie, Ginny Gill Dankenbring and husband, Mike of Prince George, Tommy Peters, Jr. and wife, Rosa of Dinwiddie, and Timmy Peters of Prince George; and her great-grandchildren, Jim, Caroline, Thomas, and Rebekah Denker, Lauren, Hannah, and Emily Dankenbring, Austin, Brooke, and Cameron Branzelle, Thomas and Nicholas Peters. She is also survived by her sisters, Rosa Pearl “Junie” Hutson, Mary Sizemore, and Addie Belle Cash all of Grassy Creek, NC, Lucille Sadler of Dinwiddie, and Ruth Matthews of Stovall, NC; sisters-in-law, Doris Wells Elmore and husband, Johnny and Maude Wells; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks for the wonderful friendship of her neighbors, Marcelle and Herman Ferrell. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 5:00 PM Sunday, March 16, at Ocran United Methodist Church. A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 PM Monday, March 17, also at the church, with The Rev. Gene C. Tatum and The Rev. Dr. Joseph T. Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at Southlawn Memorial Park. Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be made to the Ocran United Methodist Church Building Fund, 20807 Cox Road, Sutherland, VA 23885. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

To Ginny,Mike,Lauren,Hannah & Emily:

We will miss Nanny very much! She was loved by everyone and treated everyone as if they were her family. We will never forget her and will always remember our great times we got to spend with her and with your family. We love you all! The Johnson Family and Extended Family

Posted by: Debra Johnson at April 14, 2008 10:23 PM

Mrs. Virginia Peters

I was saddened to read about the passing of your mother. In the short time that I had become acquainted with your mother, it was clear to me that she had a sweet spirit and an sincere heart. She always told me that she loved me before she left and I believed her. I pray that your and your family's sadness will pass quickly and renewed joy and peace will abide in all of you.

With Deepest Sympathy
Tonya Gregory

Posted by: Tonya Gregory at March 16, 2008 08:47 PM

We lived across the street from "Nanny" for 5 years and she was so great to all of us. My kids loved her and she was so good to them. We will miss her very much. We love you Nanny!

The Harris Family

Posted by: The Harris Family at March 15, 2008 04:01 PM

Our deepest condolences and our prayers go to you all. Mrs. Wells' loving presence with you is a blessing shared by three generations. Her memory will be a legacy for you all.

Posted by: Allen and Barbara at March 15, 2008 10:23 AM

Dora Lee was nanny to all of us. She was a special person in our lives. I can see her right now saying Nanny loves you. That's how we will always remember her. She treated Shannon, Dustin and Carley just like her grandchildren. We will miss her but never forget her. Our prayers are with you all at this time. We love you all and if you need us please do not hesitate to call. We are here for you.

Posted by: Rickey, Darlene & Carley at March 14, 2008 09:08 PM

Ginger, Tommy and family,
Francene and I wish to express our condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of need. "Dora" was a very special lady and dearly loved by all of us at Ocran. Her faith and loving kindness will live on through the influence she had on all who knew her.
She will be missed by all of her Ocran family.
Thom and Francene

Posted by: Thom and Francene Green at March 14, 2008 05:56 AM

Tommy and family:

Tommy,

You are in our thoughts. Sam and Alice want you to know that it is our opinion that what you do and how you conduct yourself represent the highest order of integrity and service in the funeral profession.

We are standing with you as fellow workers and as friends in this time of loss.

Mr. and Mrs. P also asked me to extend their warmest personal regards to you at this time. They share our opinion of you, your character, your work and your family.

Sincerely,

The Purviance Family

Posted by: Purviance family at March 13, 2008 06:26 PM