Dora Elizabeth DeWitt Toms, 87 of  Bedford, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at her home surrounded by her children.  She was born on Sunday, May 29, 1938,  a daughter of the late Willie DeWitt and Edith Watson DeWitt. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Dewey Edward Toms, Jr., her brother Edison DeWitt and niece, Edith Diane Boyd.  She retired after 30 years from the banking business and worked part-time in bookkeeping services. She was a dedicated Charter Member of Faith Hope Ministries, where she served as pianist and Church Treasurer.  She was also a dedicated Charter Member of Stoney Creek Rebekah Lodge, No. 103 where she was pianist, Past Noble Grand and Past District Deputy President and she was Treasurer Emeritus of the Rebekah Assembly of Virginia.

Dora had a big passion for playing the piano and played for 70 plus years and never charged a fee to "play for the Lord".  She was very dedicated to caring for her parents, in their sickness and in their later years.  Her favorite saying for all circumstances was, "It is what it is". 

She is survived by her son, Ronald L. Toms daughters, Wanda G. Toms and  Sheila Toms Orange; niece, Mary Elizabeth Thomas; her extended family, Rick and Mary Reynolds and Jason Toms. The family would like to thank her caregivers for their love and care during her illness, Tracey Goodman, Debra Hunter and Carolyn Hargrove.  The family requests those wishing to make memorials to consider Bedford County Fire & Rescue, 1185 Turning Point Road, Bedford, VA  24523.  

A Funeral Service will be held on  Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 11:00 am at  Updike Funeral Home Chapel, Bedford with Steve Arrington officiating.  Interment will follow in Suck Spring Baptist Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends  on Friday, September 19, 2025 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Updike Funeral Home.  Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.