07/03/1947 - 06/21/2026
Mrs. Dorothy Layne Coley, age 78, of South Hill passed Sunday, June 21, 2026. Dorothy was a longtime manager of Hardee’s. Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband Wilbert Lee Coley; and her parents Andrew Jackson Layne and Marie Davis Layne Hendrix. Dorothy leaves behind; her sons Vincent Coley and Timothy “Timmy” Coley (Stephanie); her sister Frances Spence (Steve); her grandchildren Dillion L Coley, William ‘Will’ Coley, Breana Coley and Ava Coley: three great grandchildren; and many loving nieces and nephews.
A Graveside funeral service will be held Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. at Canaan Cemetery, Brodnax. The family will receive friends the night prior, Friday, June 26, 2026 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., at Crowder – Hite – Crews Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made through our website, www.crowderhitecrews.com. Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Coley family.
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A friend
My condolences to the family I am so sorry to hear about this if anything I could do for y’all tell me all of y’all and Vincent I ain’t no father’s in the phone yes call me anytime you need anything and I’m very sorry about your mom
Friend
Sending prayers and condolences to the family.She will greatly be missed by many.