Dorena Ross Beck, 80, of Gloucester, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Commonwealth Senior Living in Farnham, Va. Dorena was born in Newport News, Virginia, to the late James and Ethel Ross. She graduated from Warwick High School Class of 1962, after which she followed her passion in cosmetology at the Charles School of Hair Design, then went on to work in her family-owned salon until its closing. Dorena married the love of her life, Jonathan Lane Beck and spent 44 wonderful years together in which she supported Jon in his dedication to the Shriners, Jesters, Masons and Ruritans. Dorena had a passion throughout her life for beauty and fashion and shared it with others at every chance; she loved cats and had many feline friends. She and Jon enjoyed the many cruises and vacations they went on, but her favorite spot was Maine, supporting the Fish & Fritter Scholarship Fish Fry in Deer Isle, Stonington, Maine. Her favorite time of year was the Christmas season, which included her dressing and playing the part of Mrs. Claus at the Abingdon Ruritan Club.
Dorena was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter-in-law, Sherry Estridge; her niece, Tonya Hunt, and her mother-in-law, Neva Beck.
Left to cherish her memories are husband, Jonathan Beck; daughter, Pam Estridge Shafer (Paul); son, Danny Estridge; step-daughter, Lisa Beck Moon (Greg); grandchildren, Adam Shafer, Thomas Shafer (Kirsten), Sara Briggs (Brian), Dylan Shafer (Madi), Wade Estridge, Ryan Keiper, Michael Beck (Charity), Brandy Knopp (Steven), Brittany Stanley, and David Moon (Holly); 21 great-grandchildren; her sister, Rebecca Tackett (Mark), and sister-in-law, Linda Stratton.
A Gathering of Friends will be held Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 3-4:30 p.m. at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point, Va. Inurnment will be private. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of Commonwealth Senior Living for the kindness and care they gave Dorena. In our loved one’s memory please make a donation to a local animal shelter of your choice to honor her love of cats.
Services under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home and Crematory.