Brabson, Doretha – was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on August 8, 1957 to Melvin Easterly and Anita Woodard. She had nine siblings. She married Vanderbilt Brabson, III on April 25, 1981. To this union was born two daughters; India and Van’esha; and two sons; Vanderbilt IV and Joshua. Bearing all the attributes of a Proverb 31 wife and mother, she loved her family dearly. She gave her life to Christ at an early age. A member of New Covenant Baptist Church in Knoxville, Tennessee, she faithfully served on the Women’s Missionary Union; Jamaican Mission Team; Media Ministry and was a faithful Family Bible Hour and Mid-week Bible Study attendee. She leaves to cherish her fondest memory, her husband, Vanderbilt III; daughters, India (Marcus) Brabson Oliver and ; Van’esha (David) Brabson Truesdale; sons: Vanderbilt Brabson IV and Joshua M. Brabson; mother: Anita Woodard; brothers: Stephen (Connie) Burress; James Selton; sisters: Gladiola Selton; Trudy (Steve) Woods; Wanda McKinley; Ronnie Willeins; Karen Lawson. Brother-in-laws: Pastor Fredrick (Delores) Brabson, Sr.; Michael (Lisa) Brabson. Sisters-in-laws: Marlena Beal; Linda (Garfield) Wilson; Yvonne (Daryl) Cox; Normel Hodges Brabson.  Grandchildren:  (Elisha Brabson; Zion Oliver; Israel Oliver; Kylie Coffin); and a host of nephews and nieces; as well as other relatives and friends; and special friend: Donna Wilson-Renner. The Celebration of Life services will be held at New Covenant Baptist Church; Friday, December 11, 2015. The family will be receiving friends from 11:00 a.m. until Noon; funeral services to follow. Pastor Fredrick E. Brabson, Sr. Officiating. Interment will immediately follow at New Gray Cemetery. Services to conclude with dove release and blanket presentation.