Daisey Mae Deyo

HER STORY

Daisey Mae Deyo, was born on May 06, 1945, in King and Queen County, Virginia, to the late Clifton Berry and Nellie Stewart Berry. Born from humble beginnings, she rose through many adversities with grace, courage, an unshakeable faith in God and a deep love for her family. She was the foundation of her family and the heartbeat of our homes. She and her husband of over 40, Roger C. Deyo, Sr., raised three children (Ralph, Roger (Pete), and Barbara) of their own, and assisted with the rearing of many others. Daisey was a devoted mother, a generous family member, and the kind of woman who remembered everyone’s birthday without writing it down. Her voice and laugh were memorable and her generous spirit unmatched.

HER SERVICE

Despite having a very limited traditional education, she rose to serve her nation with distinction, as a dedicated Agency Program Coordinator (APC) for the United States Department of Defense, Army National Guard. She was presented with eight awards at her retirement honoring, to include the Enlisted Association of the National Guard (EANGUS) Minuteman Award, issued to individuals who provide exceptionally sustained service to the United States National Guard. Her work performance reflected professionalism, integrity, and a consistent standard of excellence.

HER FAITH

She was a woman of deep faith. She carried worship in her voice; whether humming throughout the house, cooking, driving, or rocking a grandbaby to sleep, she filled every space with worship. She walked with God quietly and consistently, covering her family in prayer and living out her belief with humility and strength. She taught her family to have a love and devotion to God and the Anointed Savior, Jesus Christ. She was a loyal member of First Mount Olive Baptist Church (Newton, VA) and Ebenezer Baptist Church (Alexandria, VA), where she served at various capacities with the EBC Missionary Circle.

HER LEGACY

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger C. Deyo, Sr., her son Roger C. Deyo, Jr., and her daughter, Barbara D. Deyo-Kimble, three brothers - Raymond “Sonny Boy” Berry, Richard "Dupont" Berry and Donald Eugene Berry. She is survived by her deeply devoted oldest son, Ralph Darnell Deyo (Woodbridge, VA); her loving sisters, Mary Francis Deyo (Sparta, VA); Priscilla Ann Coleman (Capitol Heights, MD), Marian Estelle Berry (Woodbridge, VA), Virginia (Jenny) Berry (Caroline County. VA); and her brothers James (Scutler) Berry (Richland, NC) and Elvin Roy Berry (Caroline County, VA); four grandchildren, Jamee Kimble (Alexandria, VA), Roger C. Hargrow (Winchester, VA), Jose Deyo Minneapolis, MN) and D. LaShae Deyo (Woodbridge, VA); sixteen great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, and a faithful host of nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and colleagues whose lives she touched with kindness, wisdom, humor, and love.

Daisey M. Deyo, age 81, completed her earthly assignment and entered her eternal rest, surrounded by love and the peace of the Lord, on September 25, 2026. 

Her life was not small. Her impact was not quiet. Her love was not ordinary, “Well done, thy good and faithful servant — enter into your rest.”