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J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment - Danville
Ms. Alsheka Shavon Graham( August 30, 1983 - June 16, 2026 ) Ms. Alsheka Shavon Graham, a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Greensboro, North Carolina. Alsheka was born on August 30, 1983, in Danville, Virginia, to Janice Graham Wiggins and the late Thomas Williams. She was educated in the Danville Public Schools and was employed in Food Service with Guilford County Schools for 22 years. Alsheka loved music, enjoyed dancing, and found great happiness in talking to her beloved pet birds, Blue and Molly. She was deeply cherished by her family and friends, and her warm smile, loving spirit, and laughter will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Williams, and her maternal grandmother, Rose Graham. Left to cherish her precious memories are her two daughters, Aishaviah Graham and Materia Graham; her two sons, Jaimik Sanders and Marcus Walden, Jr.; her loving mother, Janice Wiggins; four brothers, Markese Graham, Michael Chaney (Jessica), Thomas Carter, and Christopher Deshazor (Zonya); three sisters, Alsha Graham, Natessa Williams, and Crystal Carter; three aunts, Rose Cabiness (Michael), Sherral Graham (Joe), and Donna Horsely (James); one uncle, Walter Farmer; fifteen nieces; ten nephews; eight special first cousins; and a host of other relatives, friends, and loved ones. Celebration of Life Services will be conducted on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 447 Old South Main Street, Danville, Virginia. Pastor Voight Hairston of Bennett Memorial Missionary Baptist Church will serve as Eulogist. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery, 100 Walters Mill Road, Danville, Virginia. A public viewing will be held on Friday, June 26, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 447 Old South Main Street, Danville, Virginia. The family will be receiving friends at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Janice Wiggins, 149 Levelton Street, Apt. 2-C, Danville, Virginia 24541. The family is asked to assemble at the residence on the day of the service at 12:20 p.m. For those unable to attend in person, the service will be live-streamed, allowing family and friends near and far to come together in prayer, reflection, and remembrance. Please click here at time of service to join in the live stream. The family respectfully requests that, in lieu of flowers, those who wish to express their sympathy consider making a monetary contribution toward the funeral expenses. Contributions may be made directly to J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment. Your generosity and support are deeply appreciated and will be a tremendous blessing to the family during this difficult time. Professional funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 447 Old South Main St., Danville, VA. Bishop Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director, and Elder Monica Martin, Funeral Directress. (434) 799-9262. Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com. "Our Family Servicing Your Family" |