Dorthy "Dapheleene" Bledsoe

May 29, 1928 - February 17, 2020

Dorthy “Dapheleene” Bolton Bledsoe, 91, of Blackwater, VA, died peacefully at home on February 17, 2020. She was born May 29, 1928 to the late James William Bolton and Martha Akers Bolton. She was a faithful member of Burke’s Union Primitive Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Julia Cobb, two grandsons, Michael Cobb and Eli Moore, a brother, Charlie Bolton and two sisters, Rose Cain and Juanita Bolton. She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Ralph Bledsoe; son, Stanley Bledsoe; four daughters, Rena Moore, Margie Shepherd, Roma O’Dell (Mack) and Mary Aronld (Mike); six grandchildren, Jamie, Justin, Erik, Amy, Brent and Emily; several great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 19, at Burke’s Union Primitive Baptist Church in Blackwater. The funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. with Elder Scott Tipton officiating. Music will be provided by the church singers. Graveside services will follow in the Bledsoe Cemetery located behind the church. Pallbearers will be Justin and Jamie Moore, Erik Shepherd, Brent and Mike Arnold and Mack O’Dell. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Ballad Hospice Care Givers for their care and support throughout Dorthy’s illness. They would also like to thank all the dear friends and neighbors that have shown such loving kindness during this time. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice, or donations may be sent to Burke’s Union Primitive Baptist Church, c/o Ada McPherson, Treasurer, 4650 Dry Creek Road, Blackwater, VA 24221.