Obituary
On Sunday, June 23,2024 at 9:45 am, Deaconess Juanita Elizabeth Williamson, affectionately known as (Boo), entered into eternal rest at her residence,151 Benfield St, Danville, VA.
Born on February 28,1946 in Pittsylvania County to Mr. Calvin Gilbert Brandon and Sarah Lee Brandon, Boo was the eldest of seven siblings. After the death of her father, she helped raise and care for her family alongside her mother.
At an early age she professed Christ and became a proud and productive member of the Pleasant Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, where she served faithfully. She was an honorary member of the Inspirational Choir, Intermediate Choir and Senior Choir. She was also determined to continue the activities of Vacation Bible School and served as its director.
Deaconess Juanita Williamson was educated through the Southside School System. Some of her favorite hobbies included reading, word search, puzzles, singing, dancing, cooking, and being a proud domestic housewife. She loved serving dutifully at her church and in her community.
Deaconess Williamson worked tirelessly beside her husband to care for her family and was employed at the Lorillard Tobacco Co., where she retired after 30 years of service.
She is predeceased by her parents; two brothers, Larry Darnell Brandon, and Calvin Brandon Jr; one daughter, Debora Williamson; and one grandson, Quintin Williamson.
Deaconess Juanita Williamson, (BOO), leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Deacon Eddie L. Williamson of the residence; two sons, Rev. Wayne T. Williamson (Cynthia) and Eddie Williamson (aka Jerry) all of Sutherlin, Va; two daughters, Regina Henderson and Sabrina Taylor both of Danville, Va; grandchildren and great grandchildren, three sisters, Deaconess Gloria Brandon, Theresa Edmunds, and Carolyn Edmondson (Johnny) all of Danville, Va; one brother, Charlie Anthony Brandon (Ann), of Sutherlin, Va; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends.
Celebration of Life Services will be held on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Pleasant Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 7017 Rocksprings Road, Sutherlin, Virginia at 2:00 PM. Rev. Jonathan King, Officiating and Rev. Wayne Williamson, St. James Baptist Church, Pastor, Eulogist. Interment to follow in the church cemetery.
A public viewing will be held Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 6 pm – 7 pm, at the J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 447 Old South Main Street, Danville, Virginia 24541.
The family is receiving family and friends at the residence, 151 Benefield Street, Danville, Virginia and are asked to assemble there at 12:45 p.m. on the day of service.
Masks are required at all visitations and services.
Attendees are asked to adhere to social distancing guidelines. Service may be viewed.
Service may be viewed by Livestream at/https://www.jldodsonandsons.com/LiveStream
Professional funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 447 Old South Main St. Danville, Va., Bishop Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director., (434)799-9262. Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com. “Our Family Servicing Your Family”
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