Delores Smith's Obituary
The gift of life was given to Delores Smith by God, her creator on
June 15, 1934 to the parents of Isaac and Margaret Redic of St. Louis,
Missouri. She was the most cherished gift and only child.
At aa young age Delores and her family relocated to Detroit, Michigan where
her grandparents resided. Delores enjoyed assisting her grandmother with the
family grocery store after school daily.
Delores professed her belief in Christ as her savior at an early age and
attended Prince of Peace Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan where her
grandfather, O.B. Moore was the founder and pastor. During her stay in Detroit
she suffered great hardships, losing both her parents and grandmother. As a
result, she returned to St. louis to live with her aunt.
Delores was educated in the St. Louis Public School where she attended Cole
Elementary and Sumner High School. During her high school years she met
her beloved husband Sylvester L. Smith, who preceded her in death.
Delores worked in the St. Louis Public School until she retired after many years
of service.
Delores “Sweetie” as she was affectionately known by family and close
friends, was a very loving, kind and generous person. She was very pleasant
and joyful, a breath of fresh air for anyone who came across her path. She
encouraged and motivated others to reach their highest potential. She was a
woman of excellence and elegance who was always stylish and fashionable.
Delores was the backbone of her family. She enjoyed cooking. She created a
tradition of bringing loved ones together for great meals and holidays. Delores
enjoyed preparing her delicious homemade hot rolls and her finger licking
good barbecue, as much as others enjoyed eating them. Spending quality time
with family was one of her highest priorities. She loved to gather with her
grandchildren and great-grandchildren for times of joy, laughter, and making
memories. Delores especially enjoyed worship service, church and bible
studies. She had family morning prayer and often hosted prayer meetings in
her home. She also demonstrated Godly wisdom that she shared with others.
Delores was a faithful member of Friendly Temple Missionary Baptist Church
for a number of years, under the leadership of Bishop, Michael Fulton Jones.
God, the creator preserved the life of Delores Smith for eighty-six years, five
months, twenty-one days and eleven hours. On December 5, 2020 at 11:00
a.m. our Heavenly Father received Delores into his eternal safekeeping.
Delores will always be loved and missed by many. She leaves to cherish her
memories: her daughter ~ Sharon Smith; two sons ~ Sylvester L. Smith, Jr. and
Michael (Michelle) Blanks; grandchildren ~ James West, Sylvester (Ashley)
Smith III, William (Rosanna) Smith, Sylisha Lewis, Darnae Chatman, Jacqueline
Chatman and Carlos (Lindsey) Faulkner; to carry on her legacy she also leaves
to cherish her memory: nineteen great-grand children, nieces, nephews,
cousins, other relatives and friends.
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