Deedra Onzelle Wilkerson-Davis-Bartos Obituary (1963

Today we gather to celebrate the life, love and happiness that God placed upon us on December 31, 1963 to September 2, 2017 "The extraordinary personality of DeEdra O. Wilkerson-Davis-Bartos." She was the only child of Ivyline and Ira Potts. She was baptized and raised in the Baptist church where she sang in the choir. After graduating from James Logan High School, she went on to earn her Bachelor of Science degree from California State University-Hayward and her Master's Degree in Special Education from Longwood University. She was a member of the United States Air Force where she achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant, serving her country for 17 years as an active and reserve member. She drove cross country for Swift Transportation; worked for the Virginia Department of Corrections and the Lawrenceville Correctional center. She also worked in Brunswick, Prince Edward and Chesterfield County school systems. Her last position was as a teacher at the Three Rivers Academy. Pegasus was an original member of the Queens Knights Riding Club. Dee loved and cherished her daughters and grand-children. She loved to ride her motorcycle, dance, sing, play cards and bingo. Being from California, she followed the USC and San Francisco 49ers football teams. She also played guitar and was fluent in Spanish and French. She is preceded in death by her parents Ivyline and Ira Potts. Dee leaves to cherish her precious memories her husband Jim Bartos; daughters Meagan Wilkerson and Kiara Davis; grand-children Camari and Shania; step-daughters Stephanie (Steve) Orwick and Lindsay Bartos; aunts: Hattie Davis and Dorothy Gardner; Uncle: John Bishop; sister-in-law: Diane (Dave) Passmore; brother-in-law: Marty Bartos; brothers and sisters from the club, numerous cousins and countless friends. Her closest friends were Barbara Walton, Cynthia Thomas, Sheril Gardner and Val Grimes. Funeral Service: Friday, September 8, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. at Friendship Baptist Church, 6351 South Hill Road, Kenbridge, Virginia 23944; Reverend Elmus Morgan, Pastor Interment: Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Amelia, 10300 Pridesville Road, Amelia, Virginia 23002