LaVonne Dabbs Haymore

Where there is sorrow, there is Holy Ground.” – Oscar Wilde LaVonne Dabbs Haymore, 83, of Midlothian, VA (formerly of Danville, VA) entered the arms of her Savior on June 2, 2023, following a brief, fierce, and courageous battle with cancer. She was born on May 29, 1940, in Danville, VA, to Preston Jackson Dabbs and Mary Edith Yeaman Dabbs (Doak). On July 1, 1958, LaVonne married Sherman “Kenneth” Haymore, Sr., who predeceased her in May 2021. LaVonne and Kenneth lived in Danville until 1972 when Kenneth accepted a promotion with his employer, requiring them to relocate to Richmond, where they made their home for 51 years. LaVonne worked for the State of Virginia Department of Mental Health & Rehabilitation Services for a number of years before she followed her dream of becoming a Realtor. At the time of her death, she was actively affiliated with Long & Foster Realty where she quickly became a valued member of the team and family. In addition to her mother, father, and husband, LaVonne is predeceased by her son, Sherman Kenneth “Kenny” Haymore, Jr. She is survived by a sister, Brenda Dabbs Corbin, Danville, VA, who meant the world to her. She also leaves behind two half-sisters and two half-brothers, Roger Dabbs (Bobbie), Pylesville, MD, Linda D. Jones, Baltimore, MD, Lorraine D. Shroyer (Bob), Baltimore, MD, and Ray Dabbs (Audrey), Shrewsbury, PA; two special nieces who were like daughters to her, Karen Wilson-Dooley (Larry) and Tammy Wilson Barbour (Keith), both of Danville, VA; two nephews, Oakes Griffith, Jr. (Noreen), Danville, VA, and Lane Griffith (Kim), Lincolnton, NC; as well as numerous other nieces, nephews, and cousins throughout Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. She will forever remain in the hearts of her numerous friends in Richmond and Danville, whom she loved and treasured. LaVonne will be remembered by all for her outgoing personality, compassion for people, a heart for giving to others, and love of all things related to fashion. She enjoyed working in her yard, spending time with family at the beach, shopping, and selling real estate. Her motto, “Richmond is her love, real estate is her passion” captures the essence of how much LaVonne enjoyed and poured into her career. On behalf of LaVonne, the family would like to thank Tammy Rasnake of Midlothian, VA, for assisting and caring for LaVonne prior to her move to Danville; the nurses and aides at Commonwealth Hospice for the excellent care they provided; and Dr. Blobe and his staff at Duke Cancer Center for everything they contributed to her effort to fight back. LaVonne died just as she lived – with strength, independence, dignity, and determination to do things on her own terms. LaVonne’s Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Wrenn-Yeatts Funeral Services, Westover Chapel. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 1:45 prior to the service. Her burial will follow at Highland Burial Park. At other times, the family will receive visitors at the home of Larry and Karen Dooley, 408 Mount Hermon Circle, Danville, Virginia. In memory of LaVonne, the family suggests that donations be made to the Danville-Pittsylvania Cancer Association, Inc., 223 Riverview Drive, Suite J, Danville, Virginia, 24541, or another organization close to your heart.

LaVonne Dabbs Haymore

May 29, 1940 - June 2, 2023