Obituary
Ms. Vonshia L. Edmonds, an adoring mother, daughter, sister and caring friend entered into eternal rest on June 5, 2023 at her residence.
She was born in Petersburg, Virginia on June 25, 1975 to Sherman L. Edmonds and the late Voncille Harris Edmonds. She received her education in Petersburg Public School System and graduated from Petersburg High School. Vonshia was a member of Trinity Missionary Baptist Church of God in Christ in Petersburg, Virginia. She was employed at Securitas Security Agency and Boar’s Head.
Vonshia’s love and memory will live on through her precious daughter, who was the light of her life and all those that she came in contact with. She love to travel and visited many locations with family and friends. She was known for overloading her suitcase with souvenirs from airport to take back to friends. Her smile was as big as her heart and she will be greatly missed.
She was predeceased by her mother, Voncille Harris Edmonds; maternal grandparents, Norman and Mabel Young Harris, paternal grandparents, Milton L. Edmonds and Deaconess Hazelean Walker; three aunts, Estelle Edmonds, LaVerne Edmonds and Norma O. Blowe; two uncles, Ronnie Edmonds and Leroy “Bro” Edmonds.
Vonshia leaves to cherish her memories, her precious daughter, Kelis Edmonds; her father, Sherman Edmonds (Juanita); two brothers, Marcus Lee Edmonds and Bashaw Vonell Mason; one sister, Aalayah Edmonds; five nieces and nephews, Nyla Cooper, Kaylari Epps, Khyani Abbott, Marcus Edmonds, Jr. and Olivia Mason; aunts, Deloris E. Johnson(Malcolm), Elaine Brown(Mitchell), Cassandra Walker, Sharon, Jaqueline N. Tuggle and Kim Newman(Anthony); uncles, Larry Edmonds(Gwen) and Norman Harris, Jr.; god daughter, Taikee Jones; devoted cousin, Rockesha Jeffrey(Khama) and a devoted friends, Minister Jacklyn Burrow, Danielle C. Vanriel(Jason), Kenya Bryant, Genita Taylor-Jones(Thomas), Vanriel Family, Cunningham Family and a host of cousins, family and friends.
Celebration of life service for Ms. Vonshia Edmonds will be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 12:30 p.m. at the Trinity Missionary Baptist Church Of God In Christ 233 Halifax St. Petersburg, Virginia Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Pastor, eulogizing and Minister Jacklyn Burrow Officiant. Interment will be in the Dinwiddie Memorial Park 7324 Church Road Petersburg VA 23803.
Remains will rest in the church at 11:30 a.m. on the day of the service.
For the health and safety of attendees, masks are required at all visitations and services. Attendees are asked to adhere to social distancing guidelines.
Service may be viewed by Livestream at/https://www.jldodsonandsons.com/LiveStream
Professional services entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Avenue, Petersburg, Virginia 23803, Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director (804) 732-5959. Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com Our Family Servicing Your Family”.
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