The J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment staff mourns the loss of one of our own – Mrs. Delois B. Hill.

Mrs. Hill was a phenomenal woman – purposeful and passionate, proud and confident, full of faith and love; a great mother. She embraced the good, gave relentlessly and generously with no expectations, served without reward and sacrificed without needing acknowledgement from others. Mrs. Hill had a passion for what she believed in and was a true friend – there to celebrate big moments and there to speak encouragement in low moments. She was compassionate and gentle while as honest and real as they come. We are grateful and thankful to have known Mrs. Hill.

Our season with her was brief, but the love we shared will last a lifetime.

~ With heartfelt sympathy,

The J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Home Establishment Family

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On February 6, 2021, Mattie Delois was lovingly called home to her heavenly mansion to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born on March 17, 1954 in Danville, VA to the late Charlie and Mattie Allen Bowe.

Delois accepted Christ at an early age and joined the River Zion Baptist Church of Blanch, NC. She was active in the choir and missionary ministries of the church.  A graduate of Virginia State University in Petersburg, VA, Delois became a member of the Pershing Angels. In 1998, she joined the Alpha Phi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 

Delois retired from the City of Danville where she worked as an Assistant Supervisor in Customer Service.  She loved spending time with her family, shopping, traveling with her Sorority sisters and having fun with her friends, "The Golden Girls".

In 1983, Delois was blessed to receive a special gift sent from God. This was the year her only son, Tony was born. He was her heartbeat. 

 In August of 2004, Delois married the love of her life, Edward Hill.

In addition to her parents, Delois was preceded in death by her brother, Colonel; nephews, Christopher and Henry; niece Tia; and great nephew Jeremiah.

Delois leaves to cherish her precious memories, her husband, Edward and her son, Tony of the home; four sisters, Sharon B. Cobb (Pastor Gary) of Eden, NC, Irene Mobley of Capital Heights, MD, Catherine Chandler and Lucy Chandler both of Danville, VA; sisters-in-law, Ann Bowe of Greensboro, NC, Patricia Childress of South Boston, VA,  Debra Stump and Sherri Cheek both of Fort Washington, MD; three step daughters, and one step son; special nieces , Kristin (Nikki) Lee of Greensboro, NC and  Twanna Cobb of  Eden, NC; and a host of other relatives and friends. 

A public viewing for Mrs. Hill will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2021 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment – Danville, Va.

Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Delois B. Hill will be held on Friday, February 12, 2021, 2:00pm at the River Zion Baptist Church, 5637 Blanch Road, Blanch, North Carolina with Rev. Alvis Alston, Pastor, Eulogist and Officiant. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Masks are required at all visitations and services and attendance may be limited. Attendees are asked to adhere to social distancing guidelines.

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 https://www.jldodsonandsons.com/LiveStream  “Our Family Servicing Your Family”