Dolly Mae Wooden, 74, was born to Geraldine Wooden and William Wooden on January 16, 1952, in Disputanta, Virginia. She left us on May 2, 2026 to spend Eternal Glory in heaven.

Dolly was raised in a loving home and carried those values of family, strength, and compassion throughout her life. She was known for her strong spirit, kind heart and silly laugh. Dolly was a very outgoing with a beautiful soul, always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. Her selflessness and quiet strength made her a pillar for the family and a source of comfort to those around her.

Dolly was a devoted mother to her three children, Addrienne Wooden, Sharon Wooden, and Tyrone Wooden (Patricia), whom she loved deeply. She was abundantly blessed with loving grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren, each of whom brought light and happiness into her life in so many ways. Dolly found great joy in sharing special bonds with her sisters and brothers, always offering support and unconditional love to each other.

In addition to her parents, Dolly was preceded in death by siblings, Queenie Jones and Jimmy Pettaway; grandson, Isaiah Johnson-Wooden and Danny Lee Pettaway.

Dolly also leaves to cherish her memory her grandchildren, Antionette Wooden, Anthony Wooden, Antonio Wooden, Newshia Wooden, Andrew Wooden, Cornelius Blow and My'ela Jones; sisters, Jacqueline Wooden and Marie Sykes (Charles); brothers, Robin Wooden (Bonnie), William Wooden, Jr., and Henry Wooden; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Dolly will be forever loved and remembered for her joyous smile, tight hugs, her strength, her generosity, and the love she gave so freely. Her legacy will live on in the hearts of her family and all who were blessed to know her.

Services will be held 5:00 P.M., Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 3806 Courthouse Road, Hopewell, VA, the Rev. Dr. Vodricka L. Epps, Sr., Pastor and Overseer Terronda C. Green, eulogist.
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J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. Watch the funeral services live online on our J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. Facebook page or click here to view: https://vimeo.com/event/5918613?fl=so&fe=fs