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.
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“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.
– John 14:1-3
Our deepest sympathy and may the PEACE OF GOD that surpasses all understanding bring comfort to the Brabson family and friends now and forevermore!
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.
– John 14:1-3
Our deepest sympathy and may the PEACE OF GOD that surpasses all understanding bring comfort to ALL of the Brabson family and friends now and forevermore!
Our sincerely regrets and prayers to you and the Brabson families during this time of loss. God be with you.
To The Family:
Sister Doretha was such a kind woman. She always treated everyone lovingly. You all are in my prayers and I know it is comforting to know that she was a true believer and is at peace now.
I know God will continue to comfort you during this time. But we all know that God is Good All The Time.
The Barnes Family would like to expresses our deepest sympathy to our church members ,Vanderbilt Brabson and family ,during this period of grief.
We know that this is only for a season and joy comes in the morning. You will see her again. Until then continue to trust God and know that he will
give you perfect peace in due season.
India, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Van we are so sorry to hear about your wife. We will be praying for family.
With love, David, Tara and Maddie Miller
We are very sad to hear of her passing as she was a
Very nice person and even tho we hadn’t seen her
In several years, we still remember the mother of India
That rode with me and my son to kindergarten and
The 2 little twin girls that also rode with us.We didn’t have a
lot of money back then as we both worked but was hard…but
At the end of that school year Doretha sent a envelope out by India
To give me and in it was money to thank me for driving India.
I do know that it was given by a very special person because
That money helped to buy our groceries for that week.I always will
Remember her kindness and I will say prayers for your family.
. Thank you Linda Brady
So sorry to hear of Dee’s passing. I worked with her at TVA for many years and she was a joy to be around. She was such a loving and caring person who loved the Lord very much. She will greatly missed. My prayers and thoughts are with the family.
I am so sorry to learn of your loss. I enjoyed our time together at Dr Marks office, and really am happy that I had the opportunity to get to know her and your entire family. You are in our prayers. God Bless.