Dorothy Schroeder Moran

Dorothy “Dot” Schroeder Moran, 79, passed away August 8, 2015. She was passionate about educating children which led to her being a schoolteacher at Battlefield Elementary as well as various local preschools.

Dot attended many churches during her life, but spent a great deal of time being active in Providence United Methodist Church. In recent years she also enjoyed attending St. Elizabeth Ann Seton with friends, as well as other area churches.

Dot was preceded in death by her husband, Dickie Moran.

She is survived by her daughters, Linda Bradshaw (Les) and Patricia Stuart; adopted son, Richard Dowdy (Theresa); three granddaughters, Heather, Rachael and Julia; two great-grandchildren, Annalise and Craig; as well as many other nieces, nephews and other family, both biological and adopted.

A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 11, at Vincent Funeral Home, 9923 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge, VA with burial following in Providence Cemetery, 4001 New Kent Hwy., Quinton, VA. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, August 10 at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to New Kent Humane Society, P.O. Box 104, Providence Forge, VA 23140. Tributes can be posted at www.vincentfh.com.