Dorothy Joan Thompson Taylor, 79, of Henrico, died Thursday, June 1, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin L. Sr. and Jennie Mae Thompson; brothers, Benjamin L. Jr. and Garland J. Thompson and sisters, Laura M. Hardy, Marguerite Crump and Gloria T. Gayle. Surviving are her devoted husband of 40 years, Raymond L. Taylor; stepdaughter, Ramona Edwards (Morgan Jr.); step grandson, Morgan B. Edwards III; step granddaughter, Ariel Edwards; nieces, nephews, cousins, sister-in-law, Pearl Thompson; brothers-in-law, Robert Gayle and Richard Waller. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. where viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Thursday, June 8. The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Ivy Beyond the Wall Memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. in Scott's Chapel, 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd. followed by the family receiving friends until 7 p.m. and where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, June 9. Rev. Dr. John E. Johnson, Jr. officiating. Interment Riverview Cemetery. Livestreaming at scottsfuneralhome.com