Mrs. Isabelle Dennis

In Loving Memory of Mrs. Isabelle Dennis

January 6, 1950- October 30, 2023

Mrs. Isabelle Dennis of Disputanta, Virginia quietly passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023, at River View on the Appomattox Health & Rehabilitation Center in Hopewell, Virginia. Prior to her stay at the center, she lived for over 50 years at 7603 Golf Course Dr. Disputanta, Virginia where she and her husband Joseph Dennis Sr. raised their four children.

It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, who was a devoted servant of Jehovah for over 50 years.  She along with her family were members of one of the first congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses in downtown Waverly. Later, they joined with the Petersburg Central Park Congregation. Isabelle served as a regular pioneer for over 30 years until her death. She lived her life guided by her faith as a Jehovah’s Witness and spoke to anyone who would listen about the hope that she had in the coming resurrection and about her belief.

As a mother, she was a paragon of love and sacrifice, as she nurtured her children with unwavering care and support, instilling in them the values of her faith. She supplied a strong spiritual foundation for her family and lived her life as an example of faith.

As a grandmother, she delighted in the opportunity to share her wisdom and love for Jehovah with them. Leaving behind a wealth of memories that they can be cherish for generations to come.

Isabelle touched many lives and will remain in our hearts forever as an inspiration in faith, and love.

Mrs. Isabelle Dennis was preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Joseph Dennis Sr. of the home, her parents Lawrence Ripley and Frances Ripley, her sister,  Frannie Pritchett, and her brother, Thomas Lee Ripley. 

She leaves to cherish her memory her four children, Norris Ripley (Vickie Ripley), Joseph Dennis Jr. (Tina Dennis), Regina Beavers (Deion Beavers) and Jeveil Dennis. Also, leaving to cherish her memory are a host of grandchildren. Siblings of Isabelle who will remember her with love are Angelica Woodhouse, Vizel Turner, Willie “Jr” Ripley, and Nelly Randall. There are a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will continue to cherish her memory.

Revelation 21:4 “And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”

Professional funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Avenue, Petersburg, VA, Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director, (804) 732-5959. Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com  “Our Family Servicing Your Family”