Doris Day

Departed this life December 28th, 2020. Deacon Doris Day, age 71, of Richmond. She retired from Chesterfieid County Public Schools as a teacher and librarian. She is survived by two sisters, Dolores Day-Gilliard and Deborah Day; two brothers, Omar Day and Daniel “Dapper Dan” Day(June); generations of nieces among them Naeemah Dye, nephews among them Edward Day and cousins; and other relatives and friends among them her companion of 25 years, Jesse Evans Jr. and four godchildren, Rev. Dr. Sharone Davis-Smith, and Akira & Aaron Foster. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue where Deacon Day can be viewed Friday January 8th, 2021 from 10am to 8PM and where the family will receive friends from 6:30pm to 7:30PM. Funeral services will be held 1PM Saturday January 9th, 2021 at Fifth Baptist Church, 1415 West Cary Street where remains will lie in state one hour prior to funeral time. Rev. Earl Brown(pastor) off. Family and friends assemble at the church 12:45PM Saturday. The governor’s recommendation on social distancing will be followed.