Dolores Hudson Coombs’ 100-year journey of life ended on July 17, 2020 at Westminster Canterbury in Richmond, Virginia. Dolores is lovingly remembered by her son, Cyril F. Coombs, daughter-in-law Vanessa M. Coombs; granddaughters, Dr. Taylor L. Coombs and Samantha Brooke Viotty; niece, Peggy Padnos; and nephew, Stephen Butler and their families.
She was predeceased by her mother, Billie Wright; husband, Douglas Elton Coombs; daughter, Donna M. Coombs; and brother, Clarence Hudson.
A native New Yorker, Dolores was born September 10, 1919 and attended City College of New York. Known affectionately as Dee by her friends, Dolores enjoyed a more than 40-year career with the U.S. Social Security Administration in the Harlem community of New York City.
She was a dedicated and active member of the New York Chapter of One Hundred Black Women, the Mid-Manhattan Chapter of the NAACP, and the NYU Alumni of Social Workers. She also volunteered with the Congressional Office of the Honorable Charles Rangel, and the Joyce Dinkins Reading Group at PS 112 Elementary School.
Dolores is now enjoying a well-deserved glass of champagne with her numerous friends and family welcoming her in heaven. A memorial service will be held at Woody Funeral Home, Atlee Chapel, 9271 Shady Grove Rd., Mechanicsville, Virginia on Saturday, July 25th at 7:00 p.m.
