Mrs. Dessie Bell Chandler Light, wife of the late William ‚àö¬¢‚Äö?ᬮ‚âà?¨Bill‚àö¬¢‚Äö?ᬮ¬¨?? L. Light went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 29, 2013 at Morehead Nursing Center in Eden, NC. There will be a graveside service at Overlook Cemetery, Saturday July 6th, 2013 at 11:00 am. The family will receive friends and loved ones at the Morehead Fair House following the graveside service.
Mrs. Light was born on September 25, 1914 in Schoolfield, VA, the daughter of the late Walter and Lulu Chandler. Dessie married Bill Light on September 24, 1932 and were married for 74 years before his death in September 2006. Dessie worked for a number of years at Fieldcrest Mills, New System Laundry of Leaksville, Ridgway Clock and Gravely Furniture in Ridgeway, VA. Her last employer was K-Mart. A perfect job she was a greeter for K-Mart. Later in her life she worked at Burton Grove School as a volunteer. Dessie enjoyed working. But her heart belonged to the church and it was once said about her that when a person gets to the gates of heaven, they bet Mrs. Dessie will be there at the gates greeting everyone, waving and smiling as big as she can, saying ‚àö¬¢‚Äö?ᬮ‚âà?¨hey there!‚àö¬¢‚Äö?ᬮ¬¨?? and talking to everyone. She never met a stranger and loved to be with children and people in general. She has been a member of North Spray Christian Church and Osborn Baptist Church in Eden. Dessie loved her church, reading the Bible, singing and clapping her hands. Dessie will be long remembered as ‚àö¬¢‚Äö?ᬮ‚âà?¨Mrs. Dessie‚àö¬¢‚Äö?ᬮ¬¨?? to many, ‚àö¬¢‚Äö?ᬮ‚âà?¨Granny‚àö¬¢‚Äö?ᬮ¬¨?? to even more, but as Nana to her family grandchildren.
Dessie is survived by one son D. Wayne Light and his late wife Margaret Sutliff originally from Eden. and a daughter-in-law Alice Light of Richmond, VA, the wife of her late son Talmadge Light. She is also survived by four grandchildren James T. Light and wife Charlotte of Austin, TX, and Robin Light Bowser and husband Bill of Smokerun, PA., David L. Light and wife Jeannie of Wanchese, NC, and Paige Shaheen and husband Scott of Richmond, VA., two step-grandchildren., six great grand children survive, Allison Chandler Light of SC, Connie Bowser MacFarlane of Altoona, PA., Angela Bowser of Cresson, PA., David Wayne Light of Wanchese, NC, Hamilton Shaheen and Chandler Shaheen both of Richmond, VA. Three great-great-grandchildren also survive Erik MacFarlane of Altoona, PA, Bryanna Bowser of Smokerun, PA, and Collin Sloan of Cresson, PA. One sister survives, Mrs. Fern Dew of Eden. Dessie was predeceased by one son, William Talmadge Light of Richmond, VA, formerly of Eden and Wanchese, NC. She was predeceased by her sisters Sally, Carrie and a brother George.
The family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses, private duty nurses and all the staff that cared for Dessie recently and over the years at Bayberry Inn, Morehead Nursing Center and recently Morehead Hospital. We will be forever grateful for your kindness and devotion to her and the comfort you provided for her.
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I remember visiting her several times with her husband. She was such a sweet lady. She will be missed.
Clinton Fagge
Dessie was the most sweetest lady. Always a pleasure to talk with. The most beautiful eyes and snow white hair. She would always give me a great big hug and kiss. Or sing you a song. You touched my heart in so many ways,I will truly miss and cherrish the time I had with you. Rest now my Dear Friend.
Paula Belton
Dessie will be deeply missed here at MoreHead. We all loved her very much. such a sweet lady.
Pamela Fleming
I remember Mrs. Dessie from Osborne Baptist Church years ago. She would always make me feel welcome before I joined. Also, later on, I was playing piano with a gospel group and we would go to Bayberry and sing and she would always be there and help us sing. She was a special lady. She will be missed.
Cheryl Smith Mann
Wayne and family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Dessie. She was always so sweet and that precious smile. I met Dessie when she and your dad bought groceries from Daddy's store and that's where I met YOU!! I still have fond memories of the days when you worked for Daddy and I thought so much of you. Of course, you were a senior in high school and I think I was 5 YEARS OLD. Take care and so sorry to hear of your loss. Heaven truly received a great and lovely lady.
Susan Pulliam Childrey
Wayne and All Family Members, Words are flooding my mind at this time. The last time I visited "Little Dessie", I called her "Des" and she said, who told you that my "Pap" called me by that name(?)I replied,"you told me that in 2000. She hugged me and asked me to always call her "Des". Jean Herring and I visited "Des" on a Saturday, played her favorite 2 songs, ONE DAY AT A TIME and THERE IS A RIVER along with many other Gospel songs. "Des" knew them all. I also have fond memories of my daily-morning (black) Coffee for 7 1/2 years while Managing Hidden Valley Apts. Also, her Red & White Mrs. Claus outfit at Christmas. Bill & Des were TWO SPECIAL People. Too many Memories to mention. Love and Blessings to you.
Sarah Kestner London
To the Light family, All of you have my deepest sympathy at the loss of Mrs. Dessie. She was a wonderful person and a pleasure to know. I visited her & Mr. Bill at Bayberry several times but my fondest memories of her are how she always greeted me with a smile and a hug at K-Mart. She will be greatly missed. God be with each of you until we see her again in Heaven.
Scott Hall
I remember Dessie as a Kmart greeter and she always attended my Bible Study at Morehead Nursing Center. Dessie was always a true inspiration.
Phyllis Brown
Mrs. Dessie and Bill are an important part of my sweet, sweet memories of Washburn Avenue, North Spray Christian Church and the pre-Eden Days of Spray. God's grace will see Wayne and the rest of the family through this time of loss. She is most certainly with her Lord today.
Keith Hundley
Mrs. Dessie will always be in my heart. She is my inspiration to keep going everyday. I love you Dessie. - your favorite youth volunteer
Cheyenne Stevens
To the family, I just wanted you to know that your Mom and Dad were two of my favorite people. They were the cutest couple. Ms. Dessie wil be missed, that's for sure, but we will all be seeing her again in Heaven she'll probably be there to greet us at the Pearly Gates with a hug and a big smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Love Bubba&Susan Light Sutton.
Bubba&Susan Light Sutton
Miss Dessie was a Great Lady and she will be missed. From the first time I met her she was always smiling and always had a piece of candy in her pocket to give to you. She and Bill was a couple the you knew loved each other dearly. My was much richer for knowing her.
Carol Beasley
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