Deirdre Palmer went to be with the Lord on June 29, 2020 at the age of 85. She was born in London, England and held a dual citizenship in both England and the States.
She was preceded in death by her dear husband, Col. Kenny Palmer, USMC RET.
Left to cherish her memory are her son William J. Deady II of Virginia Beach; daughter Jennifer Deady Thompson of Virginia Beach; grandsons William J. Deady III and Michael Thompson; granddaughter Michelle Thompson; sisters Monica Watkins of California and Maureen Hodges of England; and brothers Kevin Dobbyn and Michael Dobbyn both of England.
Deirdre was a child survivor of the London Blitz, and she later immigrated to the United States upon marrying a U.S. Navy officer. Deirdre worked at Wilcox & Savage, PC in Norfolk prior to retiring.
Deirdre Palmer will interned her husband in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
She was a wonderful mother-in-law and grandmother. We may not have always seen eye-to-eye, but was always fair and open-minded. I learned a lot from her. She was a strong woman of whom I loved. God’s Peace.
I also had the privilege of working with DeeDee at Willcox & Savage for years. What a beautiful and classy lady!
Deirdre (Deedee) was the first and last person our clients saw when they came to our law office. Deedee knew them all by name on sight and knew and remembered so much about each and everyone. They loved interacting with her. She was lovely inside and out and had the best sense of humor and laugh. She made everyone around her feel great. May you Rest in Peace my beautiful friend!
I worked with DeeDee at Willcox Savage. She was such a sweet and classy lady. She had a welcoming smile and made you feel included and important. I always enjoyed our little chats. My thoughts go out to her family.
I worked with DeeDee at Willcox & Savage for more years than I can remember. She was the epitome of class, always so gracious and a very stylish dresser. She is reunited with her “love” now resting peacefully. May her family find peace in knowing she’s with our Lord “Well done, my good and faithful servant.”
I want you to know that I “loved” DeeDee so much when she worked at Willcox & Savage. I had the privilege to work with her for 10+ years here and I will always remember those years and remember her. She was a SWEET, SWEET lady!!!