Dorothy Kirkman Atkinson, 81, of Richmond passed away Saturday February 12, 2011 at Chippenham Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late James W. and Nora Green Kirkman. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday February 15, 2011 at Sunset Memorial Park, Chester Va. with the Reverend David Prather officiating. Funeral arrangements by the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard.