Earnestine Delk
Earnestine was born on August 27, 1934 and passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2016. Earnestine was a resident of Smithfield, Virginia at the time of her passing. She was educated at the Isle of Wight training school.
She was married to Ray Delk. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2016, 12:00 PM at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Smithfield, VA. Viewing will be held on Monday November 28, 2016 from 4-7PM at the chapel. Interment will be in the Emmanuel Baptist Church cemetery. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.
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Earnestine Giles Delk was called from labor to reward and entered into her father’s kingdom on November 24, 2016. God sent his death angel to pick one of his most precious flowers.
Earnestine was born to the late Willie & Cora Giles on August 27, 1934 in Nansemond county. She began her Christian life at Macedonia A.M.E Church in Carrollton, Va. and later joined Emmanuel Baptist Church in Smithfield, Va. after her union to her late husband Ray Delk. She was educated at the Isle of Wight training school.
Earnestine was employed by West Supermarket in Smithfield and retired from Smithfield foods (ITT Gwaltney). After retirement she spent time as a home caregiver. She was a faithful and dedicated member of Emmanuel Baptist Church until her health failed. She served in various ministries to include the Seniors’ Missionary ministry, the Senior Choir where she served as Chaplin, the Mass Choir, Monday Bible Study member, Sunday School member, Kitchen Helper/Hostess ministry, the Tutorial program, and was a former member of pastor’s aide ministry. Earnestine loved the lord, her family, pastor and church.
Earnestine was preceded in death by her son Willie Norris Bailey and a host of brothers and sisters. Earnestine leave to cherish her memory one brother; Timothy Edwards of Newport News, Va., one son; Alfred T “Baby Ray” Bailey (wife; Sheila) of Newport News, Va., stepson; Ray Delk Jr. of Newport News, Va., grandchildren; Katina L. Bailey and Letitia L. Bailey, of Newport News, Va., Shakeisha “Angel” Bailey of Boston Mass. and Latrelle Bailey of Portsmouth Va., great grandchildren; Da’Sean T. Beckett and Jordan A. Beckett both of Newport News, Va. and a host of step children, step grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Earnestine was born on August 27, 1934 and passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2016. Earnestine was a resident of Smithfield, Virginia at the time of her passing. She was educated at the Isle of Wight training school.
She was married to Ray Delk. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2016, 12:00 PM at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Smithfield, VA. Viewing will be held on Monday November 28, 2016 from 4-7PM at the chapel. Interment will be in the Emmanuel Baptist Church cemetery. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.
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Earnestine Giles Delk was called from labor to reward and entered into her father’s kingdom on November 24, 2016. God sent his death angel to pick one of his most precious flowers.
Earnestine was born to the late Willie & Cora Giles on August 27, 1934 in Nansemond county. She began her Christian life at Macedonia A.M.E Church in Carrollton, Va. and later joined Emmanuel Baptist Church in Smithfield, Va. after her union to her late husband Ray Delk. She was educated at the Isle of Wight training school.
Earnestine was employed by West Supermarket in Smithfield and retired from Smithfield foods (ITT Gwaltney). After retirement she spent time as a home caregiver. She was a faithful and dedicated member of Emmanuel Baptist Church until her health failed. She served in various ministries to include the Seniors’ Missionary ministry, the Senior Choir where she served as Chaplin, the Mass Choir, Monday Bible Study member, Sunday School member, Kitchen Helper/Hostess ministry, the Tutorial program, and was a former member of pastor’s aide ministry. Earnestine loved the lord, her family, pastor and church.
Earnestine was preceded in death by her son Willie Norris Bailey and a host of brothers and sisters. Earnestine leave to cherish her memory one brother; Timothy Edwards of Newport News, Va., one son; Alfred T “Baby Ray” Bailey (wife; Sheila) of Newport News, Va., stepson; Ray Delk Jr. of Newport News, Va., grandchildren; Katina L. Bailey and Letitia L. Bailey, of Newport News, Va., Shakeisha “Angel” Bailey of Boston Mass. and Latrelle Bailey of Portsmouth Va., great grandchildren; Da’Sean T. Beckett and Jordan A. Beckett both of Newport News, Va. and a host of step children, step grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Earnestine Delk
Earnestine was born on August 27, 1934 and passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2016. Earnestine was a resident of Smithfield, Virginia at the time of her passing. She was educated at the Isle of Wight training school.
She was married to Ray Delk. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2016, 12:00 PM at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Smithfield, VA. Viewing will be held on Monday November 28, 2016 from 4-7PM at the chapel. Interment will be in the Emmanuel Baptist Church cemetery. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.
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Here is a more complete obituary ...
Earnestine Giles Delk was called from labor to reward and entered into her father’s kingdom on November 24, 2016. God sent his death angel to pick one of his most precious flowers.
Earnestine was born to the late Willie & Cora Giles on August 27, 1934 in Nansemond county. She began her Christian life at Macedonia A.M.E Church in Carrollton, Va. and later joined Emmanuel Baptist Church in Smithfield, Va. after her union to her late husband Ray Delk. She was educated at the Isle of Wight training school.
Earnestine was employed by West Supermarket in Smithfield and retired from Smithfield foods (ITT Gwaltney). After retirement she spent time as a home caregiver. She was a faithful and dedicated member of Emmanuel Baptist Church until her health failed. She served in various ministries to include the Seniors’ Missionary ministry, the Senior Choir where she served as Chaplin, the Mass Choir, Monday Bible Study member, Sunday School member, Kitchen Helper/Hostess ministry, the Tutorial program, and was a former member of pastor’s aide ministry. Earnestine loved the lord, her family, pastor and church.
Earnestine was preceded in death by her son Willie Norris Bailey and a host of brothers and sisters. Earnestine leave to cherish her memory one brother; Timothy Edwards of Newport News, Va., one son; Alfred T “Baby Ray” Bailey (wife; Sheila) of Newport News, Va., stepson; Ray Delk Jr. of Newport News, Va., grandchildren; Katina L. Bailey and Letitia L. Bailey, of Newport News, Va., Shakeisha “Angel” Bailey of Boston Mass. and Latrelle Bailey of Portsmouth Va., great grandchildren; Da’Sean T. Beckett and Jordan A. Beckett both of Newport News, Va. and a host of step children, step grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Earnestine was born on August 27, 1934 and passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2016. Earnestine was a resident of Smithfield, Virginia at the time of her passing. She was educated at the Isle of Wight training school.
She was married to Ray Delk. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2016, 12:00 PM at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Smithfield, VA. Viewing will be held on Monday November 28, 2016 from 4-7PM at the chapel. Interment will be in the Emmanuel Baptist Church cemetery. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.
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Here is a more complete obituary ...
Earnestine Giles Delk was called from labor to reward and entered into her father’s kingdom on November 24, 2016. God sent his death angel to pick one of his most precious flowers.
Earnestine was born to the late Willie & Cora Giles on August 27, 1934 in Nansemond county. She began her Christian life at Macedonia A.M.E Church in Carrollton, Va. and later joined Emmanuel Baptist Church in Smithfield, Va. after her union to her late husband Ray Delk. She was educated at the Isle of Wight training school.
Earnestine was employed by West Supermarket in Smithfield and retired from Smithfield foods (ITT Gwaltney). After retirement she spent time as a home caregiver. She was a faithful and dedicated member of Emmanuel Baptist Church until her health failed. She served in various ministries to include the Seniors’ Missionary ministry, the Senior Choir where she served as Chaplin, the Mass Choir, Monday Bible Study member, Sunday School member, Kitchen Helper/Hostess ministry, the Tutorial program, and was a former member of pastor’s aide ministry. Earnestine loved the lord, her family, pastor and church.
Earnestine was preceded in death by her son Willie Norris Bailey and a host of brothers and sisters. Earnestine leave to cherish her memory one brother; Timothy Edwards of Newport News, Va., one son; Alfred T “Baby Ray” Bailey (wife; Sheila) of Newport News, Va., stepson; Ray Delk Jr. of Newport News, Va., grandchildren; Katina L. Bailey and Letitia L. Bailey, of Newport News, Va., Shakeisha “Angel” Bailey of Boston Mass. and Latrelle Bailey of Portsmouth Va., great grandchildren; Da’Sean T. Beckett and Jordan A. Beckett both of Newport News, Va. and a host of step children, step grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
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