Elder Betty Teresa Brandon, 59, of Danville, Virginia transition to be with the Lord on July 27, 2023 at University of Virginia Hospital. She was born on September 11, 1963 in Chatham, Virginia to her mother, Leola Covington who survives. She attended Chatham Public Schools and later graduated with her high school diploma from Adult Education.

Elder Betty Teresa Brandon  was known as “Aunt Betty” to her community. Her favorite sport was boxing and her love of the Cowboys will be forever remembered. She wore many hats of service in her church community as sister, missionary, evangelist and elder. Her grandchildren fondly refer to her as “Nana” and her children as “Ma”. Lastly, her husband of 35 years will forever call her “Boo”.

Elder Betty Teresa Brandon is survived by her husband Mathew “Mike” Brandon. She leaves behind 5 children; Tiffany Johnson (Antoine), Brittany Johnson (Wisdom), Matthew Williams (Chieko), Robyn Brandon (Junior), and Malqueita Plummer. In addition to her children she leaves behind two raised nieces, Wuantasha Brandon and A’Aziah Chappell of Danville, Virginia. Her heart will forever be with her grandchildren, Kaesean Anderson, Kaiyaire Johnson, Sincere Anderson, Isaiah Williams, Elijah Williams, Amiyah Williams, Messiah Brandon, Mallorie Plummer and unborn Yari Colas. She leaves behind 7 sisters and brothers; Johnnie Martin, Ronnie Martin, Cathy Johnson, Angienette Dixon (Carl), Robert Johnson, Ola Johnson, Stevie Johnson. Furthermore the following aunts and uncles; Aunt Margaret and Uncle Bootsie, Aunt Alberta, Aunt Annie, Aunt Niecey, Aunt Inez, Uncle Cary Moody Martin. Lastly, she departs from a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. 

She was predeceased by her father, Charlie Johnson, brother, Joseph Johnson, nephews Wyshawn Brandon and Chaderick Johnson.

She leaves to cherished her special friends: Bishop Gracie Waddell, Julettia Walden, Archelle Johnson, Felicia Oliver, and Angela Beard, Kimberly Beard and Tina Beard.

Viewing for Elder Betty Brandon will be held on Friday, August 4, 2023, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at True Way Deliverance Holiness Church, 821 Oak Crest Road, Danville, Va. 24540.

Celebration of Life Service for Elder Brandon will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at 12:00pm at True Way Deliverance Holiness Church. Pastor Jonathan King, Pleasant Chapel Missionary Baptist Church Sutherlin Virginia.  Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park, 3049 North Main Street, Danville, Va. 24540.

Masks are required at all visitations and services. Attendance may be limited. Attendees are asked to adhere to social distancing guidelines. Service may be viewed by Live Stream at /https://www.jldodsonandsons.com/LiveStream  http://www.facebook.com/jldodsonandsons

The Family is asking that relatives and friends to assemble at the residence, 1050 Vicar Rd Danville Virginia at 10:30am on day of service.

Professional funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 447 Old South Main Street, Danville, Va., Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director, (434) 799-9262. Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com  “Our Family Servicing Your Family”