Dessie Mae Humphries

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January 16,1933 September 26, 2024

Mrs. Dessie Mae Humphries was born on January 16th, 1933, in Gaffney, South Carolina to the late Bessie Mickens Phillips and Tom Phillips. She held many titles daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, cousin and aunt. In 1945 Dessie met L.B. Humphries and entered into holy matrimony in 1947 blissfully united for twenty-one years. Their union brought forth seven wonderful children L.B., Sammie, William, Julia, Bessie, David and Felicia. Dessie and L.B. decided to move to Washington, D.C. in 1964 to raise their family seek a better life. After settling in D.C. Dessie held multiple positions one with the federal government General Services Administration. Tragically, due to a car accident in 1966, Dessie lost her husband L.B. she became the matriarch of the Humphries family life without her now will truly be different. The passion for life she showed through her acts of giving towards the family and friends and anyone who came to know her is most memorable. Dessie enjoyed cooking southern meals and had a love of sewing homemade quilts. No matter what she would often say” If you want something done right you have to do it yourself”. Our beloved mother and grandmother lived to the wonderful age of ninety-one years old a life full of wisdom, resiliency, deep conviction and compassion. Dessie enjoyed laughing with her great-grandchildren and watching her favorite soap All My Children. We celebrate our beloved Dessie Mae many years of happiness, joy and profound memories. While we are saddened by her passing knowing she is rejoicing with loved ones in heaven brings a sense of comfort. Her soul will forever live in her children and grandchildren lasting forever. The family is grateful to everyone who has expressed heartfelt condolences wonderful memories of times shared keeping her spirit tucked away inside our hearts.

Dessie is proceeded in death by her husband L.B Humphries, brothers Eckles, Joseph, Robert, James and Ben one sister Melrose Sherman. She is survived by her children sons L.B Phillips (Patricia), William Humphries (Theresa), Sammie Lee Humphries, David Humphries (Roberta), daughters Bessie Dickens, Julia Humphries, Felicia Humphries, grandchildren Maria, Cynthia, Taria, LaShonda (proceeded in death), Phillip, Ivey, Daniel, Gwendolyn, Darrell, Michelle, Chrissie, Latasha, Derrick, Anthony, Nicole, Denise, Delonta, Trina, Keyonna, great-grand, great-great grandchildren a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.