Ms. Tempsie Gayle Studevant

Tempsie Gayle Studevant, was called home to glory on August 12, 2024.  She was born on October 8, 1960, in Chesterfield, Virginia, to Rev. William H. and Evelyn S. Haskins Sr. Tempsie was a long-term resident at Southeastern Virginia Training Center (SEVTC), before transferring to Hiram W. Davis Medical Center (HWDMC). Ms. Studevant enjoyed Music Therapy and Music Activities. She would often wear bells or a shaker on her wrist and would play along with music. She enjoyed 1:1 activities with staff as well as group activities with her peers. Tempsie attended concerts, community outings to the park and other special events such as birthday parties. Ms. Studevant will be remembered for a bright smile, colorful nail polish.

Ms. Tempsie was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. William H. Haskins, Sr., and Evelyn Haskins.  Tempsie leaves to cherish her memory by her brother; William Haskins Jr., sisters; Joyce Moon, & Diane Haskins, aunts; Catherine Studevant, Barbara Kearney, Martha Ruffin, & Alice Haskins, a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, & great nephews, & other loving family members, & friends.

Ms. Tempsie will be greatly missed by her relatives, and the SEVTC & HWDMC families. 

Celebration of Life service for Tempsie Studevant will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 22, 204 J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment 25824 Greensville Ave. Petersburg Virginia. Bishop Tyrone Harper, Sr., Chaplain, Eulogist,  Officiant.

Interment to follow in the CSH Cemetery Petersburg, Virginia.

A public viewing will be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at the J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Avenue, Petersburg, Virginia, from 3 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.

The family is asked to assemble at 10:45 a.m. at the funeral home on the day of the service.

Masks are required at all visitations and services. 

Professional funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Son Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Avenue, Petersburg, Virginia, Bishop Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director., (434)799-9262.

Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com.

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