Funeral service for Daphne Betsy Ann Demeritte, 64 yrs., a resident of #23 Rupert Dean Lane, will be held at New Destiny Baptist Cathedral, Gladstone Road, on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Apostle Delton D. Fernander, assisted by other Ministers. Interment follows in Western Cemetery, Nassau Street..
Left to remember forever her life and celebrate her legacy are:
Husband of 46 years: Sidney Ivan Demeritte.
Children (including adopted and stepchildren): Yvette and Clement Mckenzie, Shareal Burton, Desmond Demeritte of Toronto Ontario Canada, Necoya and Anthony Richardson, Coach Nekeno Demeritte, Nekera Braynen, Don Rolle, Marie Moss, Ramon and Camron Butler
Grandchildren: Andre and Cynt Curry of Tampa, Florida, Aaryn Brunson of Albany, GA, Clement Jr., Keanu, J'Hayden & J'Hordan Braynen, Ge'Naye Martin, Nayeli and Nicoli Demeritte, Dawn and Dontae Rolle, Jeorjette Williams and Tehniel Babbs
Siblings & In- Law: Patrick Rolle, Dr. Zelrona Mackey, Pastors Delphine and Lawrence Greene, Minister Avernell and Lorenzo Darville, Cyril and Shirley Cooper, Cyrena Wallace, Pastor Cylestina and Peter Williams, Lucille Sherman, Karen and Bernard Davis, Freddricka Symonette, Francina Claridge, Betsy-Mae , Kelson, Gaynell, Coreen, Bernadette and Marvin Sturrup, Apostle Kenneth and Priscilla Smith of Ft. Lauderdale, Fl, Thiery Scott, Julie, Joey, Ray and Daphne Demeritte, Greg Grant, Lynette Woodside, Kirsten Cox, Ennette Sanford, Winston "Churchill" and Franklyn Rolle
Aunts: Ena Mackey, Hazel Hunt (Edwin deceased) and Wendy & Keith Sr. Major
Nieces and Nephews: Jamison, Deon, Lavernay and Natalzia Rolle, Chrisnell Cooper and Renaldo Martin, Camecia Cooper, Lauren and Lorenzo Jr. Darville, Petráe and Astria Williams, Denzéll and Dennis Wallace, Makayla and Raydiko "Joey" Cooper, Denny Sherman, Alexis Sturrup, Candice, Canderia, Kaynell, Kenise and Kenneth Mckenzie, Danae and Danell Turnquest, Rashad and Ramad Swaby, Perena and Wenona Hepburn, Roland Brown, Adriann Bethel, Sylvester and Maxine Rollins of Lithonia, GA, Debbie Pinder of West Palm Beach, Florida, Brenton Rolle, Pierre "PJ" , Raymond and Calpurnia Paul, Chet, Thayer, Daddra and Naajiaa Davis, Diandra, Demetria, Denyelle and Drexler Sherman, Julian Sands, Vanwright Murphy, Shakina, Kenneth and Tiesha Smith of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Diana and Kirk Rolle, V. Charmaine, Lamaro and LJ Rolle, Dominque Smith
Cousins: Gwendolyn Hall & family, Mae Harris & Family of Florida, Franklyn Cambridge & Family of Miramar, Florida, Margaret Proctor & Family of Atlanta Georgia, Edmond Mackey & Family, Emmanuel Mackey & Family, Vernal Strachan & Family, Sybil Mackey & Family, Pearl Gardiner & Family, Sylvia Green & Family, Pamela Hall, Robert, Andrew & Jeffery Gardiner, Wendal Jr., Adrian, Lucas, Dexter, Andrea, Christine, Debra & Kendra Gardiner, Indera & Fredrick Gardiner, Rev. Father Theodore and Donethea Hunt, Doctors Dabrielle & Paulus Burrows, Keishla &Clayton Wilson& Family, Fianka & Cyrano Major& Family, Keith Jr. & Felisha Major, Kiara& Neil Culmer & Family, Danara & Larry Strachan, Jere Forbes, Sara & Family, Greg, Tammy & Mark Stubbs, Domonic Smith, Elroy Hall, Carineka & Brett Rolle & Family, Latoya, Javon & Latiesha Conyers & Family
Grand-nieces and Grand-nephews: Natalia Strachan, Jamison Jr., Jasmine& Joshua Rolle, Deiontae & Deiondre Josey, Camorie McPhee, Shazel Armbrister, Nathan Daxon, Makayla Germain, Nikela Darling, Alrick, Kareem & Raytito Brice, Brenda &Vanaj Raymond Jr. & Rediesha Paul, Alexio Miller, Mariah Sargent, Rayden Pratt, T'Ray Paul, DMarco & Bryesha Ingraham of Lithonia, GA, Kristy Pinder and DeNeesha Bames of Florida, Deon Jr., Tyler & D'Kota Rolle, Amir Oliver, Braelyn McPhee, D'Sire Thurston
Host of other relatives and friends including:
Bishop Delton & Calpurnia Fernander & The New Destiny Cathedral, Apostle Paul & Maxine Butler and Bahamas Christian Fellowship Center, Pastor Pedro and Patrice Cartwright and Glory Tabernacle Ministries, Pastor William Jay Simms and Christian Life Church, Pastor Betty Arnold and New Harvest Church Family Winder, GA, Pastors Leon & Katherine Washington Savannah, Delores Pratt and family, The Stubbs family, The Hamilton Family, Deborah, Balfour and family, Calvin and Gladiz Lockhart and family of Exuma, GA, Rosetta Brennen and family, Ena Gittens and family, Minister Leon and Alerine Miller and family, Carlos Bain, Mondica Forbes, Jason Braynen, Jennifer Braynen&Family, The Braynen Family, The Stubbs Family, Dalette Walkes and Family, Gaynell Charlow & Family, Toyika Gray, Devario & Traydero Wallace, Andres Martin, Amelia & Destiny Henfield, Anthony, Rochelle, Anthea, Amanda & Anthony Bethel, Otessa McKenzie, Latoysa Francis, Donna Simmons, Ellaka Barry-Clarke& Family, Ms. Jackie & Family, Joan & Family, Delecia Campbell & Family, Chrisanta Sweeting, Darlicia Emmanuel & Family, Michael Germain, Sharanda Larrimore, Beatrice Dievieul, Michael Forbes & Family, Clarice Taylor & Family, Karin Pinder & Family, Keith & Andree Johnson & Family, Chentil Holbert & Family, Michael Hanna & Family, Jennifer Butler, Nadene Moss, Charmaine Arahna, Joan and Family, The Management and staff of Atlantis Resort, The Cove Housekeeping Department, Roots Junkanoo Organization, X-Treme Athletics Track Club, Mrs. Charmaine Porter and Staff of Temple Christian School, The Management and staff of Bahamasair, Adrian Cargill and family, St, Augustine class of 1974, Pastor C B Moss and family, Stephen, Ashland and Sherry Murry and The Murray family, The Bain and Grants Town Community, The Black Village Family, The fifth street Groove Family, The Gardiner family, The Demeritte family, The Rolle family, The Colebrooke Family, The Charlton family, The Fowler Street Family, The Reuben G Knowles Lodge family, The Lilian Archer Temple Family, The Martha Chapter No 6 Family, Gerard Beneby and the Triple G shipping staff, The Management and staff of Willie A Watkins Funeral Home Atlanta, GA, The Management and staff of Demeritte's Funeral Home and a host of other relatives and friends to many to mention but we express our love and gratitude to you.
Special Thanks To: Dr. Lincoln Moxey of Birmingham Alabama, Northeast Georgia Healthcare System ICU Ward Braselton, GA, Neuro ICU and Pulmonary ICU Wards Gainesville GA, Dr. Tammy Linn, Dr Ruiz, Nurse Lorrie, Nurse Ronnie.
Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte's Funeral Home, Market Street, from 10-6:00 p.m. on Friday & on Saturday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
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