Dreama Carlene Defibaugh

Born in Bluefield, WV on January 17, 1954, she was the daughter of the late John W. Schultz and Hazel T. Schultz. After moving and residing to Lynchburg, she had three children with the late Roy E. Ward. She later married the late William J. Goff and celebrated 17 years together. Dreama is also preceded in death by her older brother, Wesley M. Schultz.

Dreama is survived by her dedicated husband, Lawrence “Butch Defibaugh whom she cherished for the remainder of her days. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her three children, Brenda Y. Mabry, John W. Ward Sr., and Brandy Grishaw and her husband Mark; her grandchildren, Cody Mabry and wife Stephanie, Ashleigh Eldridge and husband Jovon, John W. Ward Jr., Hilei N. Ward, Charles G. Ward, Kandace Ehrhorn and husband Theodore, Destiny Grishaw and her significant other, Noah A Malina, and Kayla Martin, who was like a granddaughter to Dreama; great grandchildren, Camren, Caleb, Aaliyah, Tamia, Adrian, and Theo; and close friends whom she loved, Darlene Bowser, Reggie Dudley and Vikki Dudley.

Dreama will be remembered as a strong willed woman who loved her family, VA Beach, and Christmas time.

The family would like to thank the doctors and staff of Centra Hospice and Becky for their wonderful care during Dreama’s illness.

A graveside service will be held at 2 pm on Monday, July 27, 2020 at Virginia Memorial Park with Pastor Bill Evans officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial contributions be made to Amazing Grace Ministries or the family.