Dama was born December 23, 1942 in Emporia, Virginia, daughter of the late Calvin and Lucille Gregory.
Survivors include her daughter, Carole "Abbi" Martin and husband Tim; two grandchildren, Robert Carroll and Shay Martin; four great-grandchildren, Liam Walker, Reighan Carroll, Frederick Carroll, and Julia Carroll; and a sister, Sandra Comer.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Angelia Gregory; a granddaughter, Tara Martin; a sister, Betty Padgett; and a brother, Billy Gene Gregory.
A graveside service will be held at a later date in Virginia.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com for the Jones family.
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