Dorothy Mae Brewer

Dorothy Mae Brewer, 65, of Winchester, Virginia, died Tuesday, March 30, 2010 in Winchester Medical Center.

Ms. Brewer was born in 1944 in Richmond, Virginia, the daughter of the late Willis and Mae Brewer. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in business in 1966 from Virginia Commonwealth University; her Master’s Degree in 1973 from University of Virginia, and an Advanced Graduate Studies degree from Virginia Tech. She retired in 2001 as Instructional Supervisor for Frederick County Schools where she was the Area Vocational Director. She had also been employed as the Assistant Area Vocational Director for Clarke County, Frederick County and the City of Winchester public schools.

She was awarded the Virginia Vocational Association Outstanding Citizen Award in 1980 and 1992; Virginia’s Outstanding Vocational Educator in 1988; Woman of the Year from Winchester Business and Professional Women in 1985; Human Service Award by the Winchester Tri-County OIC in 1986 and the Lord Fairfax Community College Medallion of Recognition in 1983.

She also served on the Governor’s Advisory Committee on Workforce in Virginia 2000 in 1991, served as President of the Winchester-Frederick County Chamber of Commerce in 1988 and was the President of United Way in 1986 and Campaign Chairwoman in 1985. She was a member of the Stephens City Rotary Club, Delta Kappa Gamma, Winchester Business and Professional Women and the American Association of University Women.

She is survived by her beloved and faithful companion, John Reed, two brothers, Ray Brewer and his wife Jerri of North Myrtle Beach, SC, Paul Brewer and his wife, Dr. Barbara Coleman of North Augusta, SC, nephews Dennis Brewer and Tim Breeden and his wife, Kim of Richmond, VA.

A funeral service will be conducted on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Omps Funeral Home – Amherst Chapel. Burial will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, National Center, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231 or to the American Red Cross, 561 Fortress Drive, Winchester, VA 22603.

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