Willie Faye Deese

Willie Faye Deese, 74, of Davidson, North Carolina passed away June 24, 2026.

Willie was born in Chesterfield, SC on September 19, 1951 to the late William Tarlton and Bernice Adams Tarlton.

Along with her parents, Willie is preceded in death by her sister Bonnie Sue St. Clair.

She is survived by her husband, Edward J. Deese; sons, Billy Joe (Paula) Deese and Edward A. Deese; grandchildren, Briana Rittenhouse and Jessica Deese; five great-grandchildren; brother, Charles (Pam) Tarlton; sisters, Peggy Dickey and Bernadine (John) Bridges; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Monday, June 29, 2026 at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 10:00 am in the Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home Chapel.  Pastor William Brandon Bridges will be officiating the service. Burial will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove, NC following the service.

Willie was truly one of a kind.  She courageously battled pancreatic cancer for 20 years, facing each challenge with remarkable strength, determination, and grace.  Her resilience and positive spirit were an inspiration to everyone who knew and loved her.

Willie dearly loved her Yorkie, Ronnie.  The two were a perfect match and shared a special bond.  She enjoyed camping, fishing, quilting, sewing, and all kinds of crafts.  She also had a passion for plants and flowers and took great joy in caring for them.  In addition, she loved cooking and baking for her family and friends.

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