Dauphlin “Dee Dee” Wakeford, 70 of Granite City passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home on Friday, May 29, 2020.
Dee Dee was born on March 18, 1950 in Granite City; the daughter of the late Calvin Preston and Norma Jean (Lupardus) Tolbert. Dee Dee was a LPN retiring from St. Louis University Hospital. She was a member of Second Baptist Church in Granite City and enjoyed her days of fishing, riding horses and going on motorcycle rides. Dee Dee was always eager for playing Bingo or taking trips to the boat. Most of all Dee Dee loved her family and enjoyed all the special times they shared together.
Dee Dee is survived by and will be missed by her children; Jeff and P.J. Wakeford of Granite City, Jason and Brandi Wakeford of Granite City, Jamie Wakeford White and James Hines of Granite City; grandchildren, Jessica Wakeford, Cody and Haley Wakeford, Justin Wakeford, JD White, Jenah White; former husband, Sonny Wakeford; brothers, Robert and Lanell Tolbert, Warren and Lisa Tolbert and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and many other close family members and friends.
In celebration of Dee Dee’s life a family memorial gathering is being planned for a later date. Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City is serving the family.
