Obituary
On Monday, May 1, 2023 at four – thirty in the afternoon, Deborah Lorraine White Williamson (aka Deb), entered into eternal rest at Sovah Health in Danville, Virginia. She was born on July 3, 1967 in Pittsylvania County to Deacon Eddie and Juanita Williamson.
At an early age, Deb professed Christ and became a proud member of the Pleasant Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, where she served faithfully. She served as an Usher, she became a member of the Jr. Choir, the Inspirational Choir and then later a member of the Senior Choir. Deb expressed her love for God when she would often sing some of her favorite songs, “I Am Depending On You Lord” and “Sunshine” a song she wrote and published, it was played often on WDVA and WKBY radio stations.
She received her education through the Pittsylvania County School System. She also attended VOTECH in Blairs, Virginia. Deb continued her education with Job Corp in Norfolk, Virginia where she received her certification as a CNA. She loved serving dutifully helping others.
She was predeceased by her husband, James White while no children were conceived during this union she loved all her nieces and nephews. She was a great godmother to Keymarah Brandon and Malaysia Williamson.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her parents, Deacon Eddie and Juanita Williamson, of Danville, Virginia; two brothers, Rev. Wayne Williamson (Cynthia) of Danville, Virginia and Eddie Jerome Williamson, of the residence; three sisters, Regina Henderson, Sabrina Taylor and Sharronda Edmunds, all of Danville, Virginia; Derrick Williamson of the residence; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Celebration of Life Services will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Pleasant Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 7017 Rocksprings Road, Sutherlin, Virginia at 1:00 PM. Pastor Jonathan King, Pleasant Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Officiating and Rev. Wayne Williamson, St. James Baptist Church, Pastor, Eulogist. Interment to follow in the church cemetery
A public viewing will be held Friday, May 5, 2023 from 6 pm – 7 pm, at 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 of her sister, Sabrina Taylor, 151 Benefield Street, Danville, Virginia and ask to assemble at 11:45 a.m. on the day of service.
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
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., Rev. 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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