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Dora Lee Ives, 52, of Glen Allen, VA., went to be with the Lord on May 28, 2023. She was the daughter of Nancy Fisher Balderson of Little River, SC and the late James Robert Balderson, Jr. Left to cherish her memory are her devoted husband, Bryan D. Ives; three loving children, Ryan H. Sellers, Megan L. Sellers, Andrew C. Sellers; and her brother, James Brian Balderson and his son Tyler J. Balderson of Wilmington, NC.

She had an avid interest in bowling and participated in local bowling tournaments for charity. She also enjoyed other activities, such as traveling, water skiing and long walks on the beach. Most importantly, she was a devoted mother and wife.

Dora Lee graduated from Douglas S. Freeman High School and obtained her AAS degree in Paralegal Studies at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. With over 25 years of service in the judicial system, she was most recently employed as a legal secretary at the John Marshall District Court in Richmond, VA.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 10 at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad St. Glen Allen, VA 23060. Interment is private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital online or 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.