Mrs. Dessie B. Dace-Lister's Obituary
Dessie B. Dace-Lister was the second of four children born to Veriee McDonald and Lucious (LJ) Dace on the 30th day of June 1948. She was preceded in death by her father Luscious (LJ), Sister Vera Lee and brother Charles WIiiiam. Dessie was blessed with one beautiful daughter, Vera Regina Lister. Dessie was a member of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church. She was a loving daughter, mother, sister, aunt and friend. She was a devoted caregiver to her father, aunts, and uncle. She always had a smile for you. We will not say goodbye, we will say that one day we will meet you on the other side. Give Vera, Daddy, Charles, Granny, Chris and all our family and friends a hug for us. We can see all of you saying we are happy now. No more pain. No more medicine. No more tears. God has his loving arms around you Dessie, he said welcome home. Dessie memories will be cherished by her loving and devoted family: daughter Vera Regina who cared for her and never missed a day going to see her. Mother Veriee, sister Georgianna Dace-Coachman(George Johnson) Nieces: Veronica Dace, Cherita Johnson and Cleo Jones Aunts: Annie McDonald Mosley who shared a room with her and was her advocate, Sally McDonald Simmons-Cooley and Virginia McDonald-Dace Sister-in-law: Betty Jenkins (David) Two Great nieces: Shaiquice (Larry) and Oya Inez Two great nephews: ·Gomez and Ronald Jr. Two great great nieces: lsyss Georgianna and Mazjai lmani
Five great great nephews: Anthony Charles (her sweet petunia), Elijah, Larry Jr., Gomez Jr. and Kobie A host of family and friends. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away, blessed be the name of the Lord.
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