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Mrs. Hazel Reynolds Dooms

04/15/1918 - 07/07/2021

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Obituary For Mrs. Hazel Reynolds Dooms

Mrs. Hazel Reynolds Dooms, age 103, a resident of East Park in Beckley for 84 years, died at Raleigh General Hospital on July 7, 2021. She was born in Stanley, NC on April 15, 1918, to the late Fred Reynolds and Eva Mackins Reynolds Harvey.

Hazel worked for several prominent families in Beckley before attending nursing school. She was a dedicated LPN and retired from the Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital after 16 ½ years of service, working obstetrics and in the newborn nursery, a job she loved. Even after retiring, she continued with private duty nursing.

A strong, hard-working, prayer warrior, Mrs. Dooms was a member of Welcome Baptist Church for more than 60 years. She participated in numerous activities, including member and Financial Secretary of the Senior Choir, Program Chairperson of the Elizabeth Mission Society, and had the honor of serving as Head Church Mother.

A member of many clubs and organizations, she served as Associate Conductress of Melvola Chapter #1 Order of Eastern Star, Senior Matron of the Heroines of Jericho, and Worthy Counsellor of the Court of Clanthe.

Preceding her in death was her husband, James Edward Dooms; sister, Christine Berger; brother, Nathaniel Reynolds; and beloved grandson, James Albert Melvin.

She leaves to cherish years of happy memories, three beloved daughters – Marilyn Melvin Scott, Shirley I. Dooms, and Terry V. Cooper; three grandchildren – Denise Melvin, Bonita Dooms, and Kevin Melvin; 10 great-grandchildren – Chimere and Terrell Melvin, John Wetzel, and Kevin Jr., Kyra, DeMisha, DeMetria, Laura, Jamie, and James Melvin; six great great-grandchildren – Evalice Longino, and Dai’Lynne, Aliyah, Alexa, Sir’Mar and Emyiah Melvin; eight nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Diane Berger; one cousin Nevader Strong; one godson Stevie Kidd; and adopted son and daughter-in-law – Melvin and Naomi Hines; many dear friends, including Doris Morgan and Pheobe Davis and a community of all ages who she loved. Visitation at 12 pm, followed by funeral services at 1 pm on Wednesday, July 14 at Welcome Baptist Church, 206 8th Street, Beckley, Reverend David Allen, Pastor.

Masks are required.

Email condolences to ritchie-johnson@suddenlinkmail.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.

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07/18/2021

Diane Little

My deepest condolences and prayers. May God wrap His arms around you and give you peace and strength during this time. What a beautiful and wonderful lady! What a praying lady she was and to know she is with our heavenly Father gives us peace.May God bless you and keep you.
07/13/2021

Valerie Perry

Terry, Shirley and Marilyn. You must feel blessed and highly favored to know that God allowed one of his Angels to live with and teach you for most of her 103 years. I say, Hallelujah. It was a pleasure knowing her. AMEN! Valerie Perry
07/13/2021

Elizabeth Frye

Bonita, I could feel the love you have for your Nana all over Facebook. Sending condolences and prayers to you and your entire family during this time of sorrow. May God bring all of you comfort and peace.
07/12/2021

Laura A Robinson

Sending Condolences to the Family of Hazel Dooms We worked together on the O"B" ward She was a sweet careing Nurse with a beautiful smile. Laura A Robinnson
07/11/2021

Pastors Roosevelt neal

we miss your smile on our street. You will be forever in our hearts.
07/11/2021

Barbara Young

We are so sad to hear of the passing of Mrs. Hazel. Our deepest and sincerest sympathies to your family. Love you all! Barbara Young and Jennifer Norris
07/11/2021

Rita Davis

Bonita, sweetheart I compassionate your loss. I know it's tough because you love her like we love our mom. I was taught by the church and I sincerely believe in my heart, your grandmother lived a long life because she was a good person. She is ok and now she can watch over you. I offer my condolences to you and your loved ones. Bless your grandmother and bless her posterity! Love you babes.
07/10/2021

Tedda Berry

To the family of Mrs Hazel Dooms. Please be at ease that you can see her again and she is happier than ever. Terry,. Tedda and myself send you our deepest sympathy along with the rest of your family even though we didn't know them as we did you and your Mother. You take care and remember that God has her and she is waiting on all the rest of us to join her again. Tedda and Charles Berry.
07/10/2021

Stan Paschal

I was saddened to hear of Nana's passing. Please know that I am thinking of you all during this difficult time. Extend my sympathy to the entire family. Stan Paschal
07/10/2021

Carolyn Davis McGraw

Sending my heartfelt sympathy and prayers in the passing of your loved one! 🙏🏽 May God give you the peace & comfort you need!
07/10/2021

Lisa’s Light

Sending our heartfelt condolences, healing prayers, and comforting hugs to the family as you lay to rest your precious love, Nana. -Lisa Light's (Rhonda, Treva, Alzada, and Tammie) Bonita's Spelman Sisters c/o '88
07/09/2021

Sharyn & Kirk Gordon

Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. May God's loving arms comfort and keep your entire family during this difficult time and may you treasure your memories of Mrs. Hazel forever!!!