Ebony K. Washington-White
August 15, 1975 – September 4, 2023
Ebony Kali Washington departed this life on September 4, 2023, in Richmond, VA.
Ebony was born on August 15, 1975, as a third-generation Washingtonian. Ebony spent her early years residing in Northwest, DC. At the age of 11, she moved to Richmond, VA, where she would later raise a family of her own. She was a 1993 graduate of John Marshall High School. She then continued on to graduate from ECPI University in 1996 with a degree in computer networking. In 1999, she married her best friend, Ray, with whom she would celebrate 25 years of marriage. Ebony was beloved by her family and friends and was known for her phenomenal cooking and fiery personality.
Ebony was preceded in death by her loving grandparents, James and Ruby Hill; brother, Stacey Bray; and mother-in-law, Doris Sherrod.
Survivors include her adoring husband, Raymond White; devoted children, Aaric Thomas, Shumonte Thomas, and Naomi White (Devin); her only grandchild, Aaryn Thomas; her parents, Phyllis Washington and Clarence Sutton; siblings, Ahmad Adams, Shawn Pittman, and Riko Beverly; nieces and nephews Amia Bray, Malachi Bray Sr., Oni, Mani, Jeru, Ceci, and Elon; great niece and nephews Nova Shelton, Aiden Bray, Malachi Bray Jr., and Amias Bray-Taylor; as well as a host of aunts and uncles known as the treasures.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 13, 2023, with a memorial service to begin at 10:30 a.m. at Affinity Funeral Service – Richmond Chapel, 2720 Enterprise Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23294.
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Wow!! This is still unbelievable.. we go back to VUU days. I rmbr when Mary and I first got to tee jay you introduced us to your friends and you introduced me to Dom.. and the rest was history. We had our ups and downs just like anyone else but I always considered you a friend. Thanks for being just that a friend!!
You were my first big sister! I will hold you in my heart forever. This is hard to digest. Sending the family love and peace in this time of heartbreak.
The White & Washington family….I send my love, thoughts and prayers to you all. We met as neighbors, became friend’s, and now family. I’m hurt to hear of Ebony’s , passing. The family, Ms. Washington, know God called home an angel, may these days to come be easier knowing she’s resting, no more pain. Remember the love and good times when saddness appear, because she was LOVE…
MY CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. PRAYING FOR PEACE AND COMFORT FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY GOD IS IN CONTROL MY BROTHER. LEAN ON THE WORD OF GOD IN YOUR TIME OF NEED 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Blessings to you and your family. We love you dearly and always remember God is with you through it all!
My God continue to wrap his arms around the family & give you all peace at this trying time. We love you from the Dorsett family.
Our condolences. We love you from Stephanie, Duncan, Pemma, and Alisdair MacPhail.
My deepest condolences to you brother Ray. Ebony was a joy whenever we were together.
Love Andrea Hyson
My Heart ♥️ it’s so heavy today, but I know my sister-in-law is not suffering any longer she was such a great help mate Wife best friend to my little brother and my family ebony truly is a gem 💎 God bless my brother, the children and the grandchild. May the Lord bless you real good love, Holly.
Sorry we lost u before I could come visit, my fault. RIP.
My condolences and prayers to you, cousin Ray and family.