Photo courtesy of Phillips Brothers and Anderson Memorial Mortuary
Jun 23, 1974 - Jan 24, 2026
Prayers and condolences to the family! Another D. H. Conley Viking Family left us too soon. Rest In Heaven "Dee"!
Glenda Daniels-White
February 07, 2026 | Greenville, NC | Classmate
Dawatta was one of a kind always a happy person. she was our class clown, and she will be missed!! RIP Dawatta
Shirley Anderson
February 07, 2026 | Winterville, NC | Family
I remember when the twins was born, we are neighbors on Sticks Road in Washington NC The Crandall family was very nice to us and still is Linda Crandall and family members still on Sticks Road in Washington NC, Linda and I graduated together and we still the best of friends. RIP MY friend, to the family God got you in this difficult time all of you, love family.
Clementeen Little
February 06, 2026 | Washington, NC | Neighbor
Dee, we will surely miss you and your presence at our church. Love Eddie and Vickie
Vickie Jordan
February 05, 2026 | Smithfield | Friend
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.my besty and good friend Wanda Wright
Wanda Wright
February 05, 2026 | Selma, NC | Friend
Our dear.sweet neice.uncle Leroy &AUNT Ella Mae(Jay)sat to you today a d forever,keep on being that happy go lucky young lady you have been since day 1.We will miss all the love and joy you bought to all you meant we look forward to seeing you again to enjoy you even more. REST EASY our angel.WE LOVE YOU. LEROY & ELLA TELFAIRE.
Ella Telfaire
February 02, 2026 | Grimesland
My sincere condolences to the family.
Pauline M. Sanders
February 02, 2026 | Clayton, NC
Debora Wright and family
Debora Wright
January 31, 2026 | Smithfield, NC | Friend
My condolences to Jeff and his family i will continue to keep y'all in my prayers
Linda Hardy
January 30, 2026 | Simpson, NC | Family
Dawatta White Williams was born on June 23, 1974, in Pitt County, North Carolina, to Linda Crandall of Washington, North Carolina, and the late Veldon Ray White. On Saturday, January 24, 2026, Dawatta peacefully departed this life, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion to family.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Claude and Nicey Lucille Crandall; her paternal grandparents, Veldon White and Ella Odell White; and her father, Veldon Ray White. She is survived by her mother, Linda Lou Crandall of Washington, NC.
Dawatta leaves to cherish her precious memories with her beloved children: two daughters, Daja Monique Staton of Raleigh, North Carolina, and Agi Sohna Ceesay of Raleigh, North Carolina; and one son, Tyler Joshua Williams of Selma, North Carolina. She also leaves behind her devoted nephew/son, Tristan Hollon (TJ) of Fayetteville, North Carolina; her devoted niece/daughter, Kierra White of Farmville, North Carolina; and her cherished great niece/granddaughter, Izabrea Hollon (Izzy) of Fayetteville, North Carolina.
She is survived by her paternal grandmother, Beulah Green White of Grimesland, North Carolina; her twin sister, Jawatta Thacker of Selma, North Carolina; and her three brothers, Magale Crandall of Fremont, California, Jeffrey White (Juanita) of Greenville, North Carolina, and Marcus Gardner of Greenville, North Carolina.
Dawatta also leaves to mourn her passing two devoted cousins/brothers, Michael Cedric Crandall of Greenville, North Carolina, and Michael Bell (Tink) (Marie) of Greenville, North Carolina, along with a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and dear friends.
Dawatta White Williams will be remembered for her loving heart, unwavering dedication to her family, and the lasting impact she made on all who knew her.
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