From Mlive.com 7/9/2014
July 09, 2014 at 5:54 PM, updated July 10, 2014 at 8:48 am
JACKSON, MI – Those who knew Teressa Delph describe her with a multitude of glowing adjectives that center on the same characteristics: a caring, influential person devoted to improving the lives of others, especially youth.
Delph, who was battling pancreatic cancer, died Tuesday, July 1, at her daughter's home in Flint. She was 83.
A visitation for Delph will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday, July 11, at the Patience-Montgomery Funeral Home, 406 First St.
A funeral service are 11 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at Second Missionary Baptist Church, 304 E. Prospect St.
Delph moved to Jackson from Arkansas in 1956 with her husband, Benjamin, and became a well-known resident as she pushed to progress the community across several platforms.
"My mother was a real public servant," said daughter Betty Delph Johnson.
As a teacher in the Jackson Public Schools for 24 years, Delph worked tirelessly to promote literacy, equality, and share positive values. Nearly every time she was in public, former students greeted her with thanks for supporting them in the classroom.
But Johnson said her mother was a teacher long before she received any official certification. Johnson remembers her mother challenging her to infer the meanings of words in daily conversation.
Delph's natural propensities and the techniques she developed as an educator carried over to her roles as a chairwoman, commissioner and mediator on the City of Jackson's Human Relations Commission.
Delph served on the commission for 41 years, and in May, Worldwide Who's Who recognized her service with a humanitarian award.
Alice Lewis, Delph's friend and colleague on the commission said Delph never wanted to miss a meeting, no matter if she was sick or having a bad day.
"If there's something she doesn't like, I think she would smile over it," Lewis said, "So her personality is good."
Creating the Human Relations Commission essay and oratorical contest for elementary and high school students was one achievement Delph held in high esteem. The contest was named after her, and the program she wrote 24 years ago is still used.
Though proud of all she achieved, Delph was quick to credit her father, sister and other family members for inspiring her to help others.
"Jackson has lost another legend. She had a profound impact on a lot of young people in Jackson," Lee Hampton, Jackson College director of multicultural relations said of Delph.
Delph attended Jackson Community College from 1970 to 1972 and graduated from Spring Arbor College in 1974 with a bachelor's degree in social science. She went on to receive a master's degree in education from Michigan State University.
Over the years, Delph held many positions in the community. She was a representative to the Jackson Education Association; served on the Jackson District Library Board of Trustees; was a member of the Y Center Board of Directors, the American Association of University Women and the Second Baptist Church in Jackson.
Delph also served as president of the Omicron Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society and was named the organization's 2011-2012 Woman of Distinction.
In 1983, the American Legion Sauk Trail Post No. 246 honored Delph as one of Jackson's most valuable citizens. She received the Education Award for outstanding innovations that resulted in higher quality education for gifted students in the district.
Delph is survived by sisters Savannah Johnson and Magdeline Armstead; four children, Betty Delph, Maxine Delph, Barron Tardy and Kevin Tardy; and numerous nieces and nephews.
"At the end of her life, my mom was ready," Johnson said. "My mother lived her life to the fullest."
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OBITUARY FOR MS. DELPH
DELPH, TERESSA T. Of Jackson, went to sleep July 1, 2014. Mrs. Delph was born in Stuttgart, AR to Luther J. Tardy and Margrette McCray-Tardy on August 13, 1930. Mrs Delph married Benjanin F. Delph in July, 1955 and moved to Jackson, MI. She is survived by four children, Betty Delph, Maxine Delph, Barron Tardy and Kevin Tardy. Mrs. Delph has a history in public service. Funeral services will be held at Second Missionary Baptist Church 304 E. Prospect St. Jackson, Saturday July 12, 2014 at 11 AM with family hour starting at 10 AM. Private burial Woodland Cemetery. Viewing at Patience-Montgomery Funeral Home, 406 First St Jackson, MI 49201, Friday 4-7 PM.
Published in Jackson Citizen Patriot from July 9 to July 12, 2014
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ON A PERSONAL NOTE:
I had the pleasure of serving on the Human Relations Commission with Ms. Delph. She, along with several others, was a driving force in the Jackson Community in regards to education and literacy,and was one of the founding members of the Human Relations Commission for the city. She stayed on the commission as an active commissioner from the HRC'S inception until her passing. I will always remember her as a kind friend and mentor.
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July 09, 2014 at 5:54 PM, updated July 10, 2014 at 8:48 am
JACKSON, MI – Those who knew Teressa Delph describe her with a multitude of glowing adjectives that center on the same characteristics: a caring, influential person devoted to improving the lives of others, especially youth.
Delph, who was battling pancreatic cancer, died Tuesday, July 1, at her daughter's home in Flint. She was 83.
A visitation for Delph will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday, July 11, at the Patience-Montgomery Funeral Home, 406 First St.
A funeral service are 11 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at Second Missionary Baptist Church, 304 E. Prospect St.
Delph moved to Jackson from Arkansas in 1956 with her husband, Benjamin, and became a well-known resident as she pushed to progress the community across several platforms.
"My mother was a real public servant," said daughter Betty Delph Johnson.
As a teacher in the Jackson Public Schools for 24 years, Delph worked tirelessly to promote literacy, equality, and share positive values. Nearly every time she was in public, former students greeted her with thanks for supporting them in the classroom.
But Johnson said her mother was a teacher long before she received any official certification. Johnson remembers her mother challenging her to infer the meanings of words in daily conversation.
Delph's natural propensities and the techniques she developed as an educator carried over to her roles as a chairwoman, commissioner and mediator on the City of Jackson's Human Relations Commission.
Delph served on the commission for 41 years, and in May, Worldwide Who's Who recognized her service with a humanitarian award.
Alice Lewis, Delph's friend and colleague on the commission said Delph never wanted to miss a meeting, no matter if she was sick or having a bad day.
"If there's something she doesn't like, I think she would smile over it," Lewis said, "So her personality is good."
Creating the Human Relations Commission essay and oratorical contest for elementary and high school students was one achievement Delph held in high esteem. The contest was named after her, and the program she wrote 24 years ago is still used.
Though proud of all she achieved, Delph was quick to credit her father, sister and other family members for inspiring her to help others.
"Jackson has lost another legend. She had a profound impact on a lot of young people in Jackson," Lee Hampton, Jackson College director of multicultural relations said of Delph.
Delph attended Jackson Community College from 1970 to 1972 and graduated from Spring Arbor College in 1974 with a bachelor's degree in social science. She went on to receive a master's degree in education from Michigan State University.
Over the years, Delph held many positions in the community. She was a representative to the Jackson Education Association; served on the Jackson District Library Board of Trustees; was a member of the Y Center Board of Directors, the American Association of University Women and the Second Baptist Church in Jackson.
Delph also served as president of the Omicron Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society and was named the organization's 2011-2012 Woman of Distinction.
In 1983, the American Legion Sauk Trail Post No. 246 honored Delph as one of Jackson's most valuable citizens. She received the Education Award for outstanding innovations that resulted in higher quality education for gifted students in the district.
Delph is survived by sisters Savannah Johnson and Magdeline Armstead; four children, Betty Delph, Maxine Delph, Barron Tardy and Kevin Tardy; and numerous nieces and nephews.
"At the end of her life, my mom was ready," Johnson said. "My mother lived her life to the fullest."
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OBITUARY FOR MS. DELPH
DELPH, TERESSA T. Of Jackson, went to sleep July 1, 2014. Mrs. Delph was born in Stuttgart, AR to Luther J. Tardy and Margrette McCray-Tardy on August 13, 1930. Mrs Delph married Benjanin F. Delph in July, 1955 and moved to Jackson, MI. She is survived by four children, Betty Delph, Maxine Delph, Barron Tardy and Kevin Tardy. Mrs. Delph has a history in public service. Funeral services will be held at Second Missionary Baptist Church 304 E. Prospect St. Jackson, Saturday July 12, 2014 at 11 AM with family hour starting at 10 AM. Private burial Woodland Cemetery. Viewing at Patience-Montgomery Funeral Home, 406 First St Jackson, MI 49201, Friday 4-7 PM.
Published in Jackson Citizen Patriot from July 9 to July 12, 2014
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ON A PERSONAL NOTE:
I had the pleasure of serving on the Human Relations Commission with Ms. Delph. She, along with several others, was a driving force in the Jackson Community in regards to education and literacy,and was one of the founding members of the Human Relations Commission for the city. She stayed on the commission as an active commissioner from the HRC'S inception until her passing. I will always remember her as a kind friend and mentor.
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From Mlive.com 7/9/2014
July 09, 2014 at 5:54 PM, updated July 10, 2014 at 8:48 am
JACKSON, MI – Those who knew Teressa Delph describe her with a multitude of glowing adjectives that center on the same characteristics: a caring, influential person devoted to improving the lives of others, especially youth.
Delph, who was battling pancreatic cancer, died Tuesday, July 1, at her daughter's home in Flint. She was 83.
A visitation for Delph will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday, July 11, at the Patience-Montgomery Funeral Home, 406 First St.
A funeral service are 11 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at Second Missionary Baptist Church, 304 E. Prospect St.
Delph moved to Jackson from Arkansas in 1956 with her husband, Benjamin, and became a well-known resident as she pushed to progress the community across several platforms.
"My mother was a real public servant," said daughter Betty Delph Johnson.
As a teacher in the Jackson Public Schools for 24 years, Delph worked tirelessly to promote literacy, equality, and share positive values. Nearly every time she was in public, former students greeted her with thanks for supporting them in the classroom.
But Johnson said her mother was a teacher long before she received any official certification. Johnson remembers her mother challenging her to infer the meanings of words in daily conversation.
Delph's natural propensities and the techniques she developed as an educator carried over to her roles as a chairwoman, commissioner and mediator on the City of Jackson's Human Relations Commission.
Delph served on the commission for 41 years, and in May, Worldwide Who's Who recognized her service with a humanitarian award.
Alice Lewis, Delph's friend and colleague on the commission said Delph never wanted to miss a meeting, no matter if she was sick or having a bad day.
"If there's something she doesn't like, I think she would smile over it," Lewis said, "So her personality is good."
Creating the Human Relations Commission essay and oratorical contest for elementary and high school students was one achievement Delph held in high esteem. The contest was named after her, and the program she wrote 24 years ago is still used.
Though proud of all she achieved, Delph was quick to credit her father, sister and other family members for inspiring her to help others.
"Jackson has lost another legend. She had a profound impact on a lot of young people in Jackson," Lee Hampton, Jackson College director of multicultural relations said of Delph.
Delph attended Jackson Community College from 1970 to 1972 and graduated from Spring Arbor College in 1974 with a bachelor's degree in social science. She went on to receive a master's degree in education from Michigan State University.
Over the years, Delph held many positions in the community. She was a representative to the Jackson Education Association; served on the Jackson District Library Board of Trustees; was a member of the Y Center Board of Directors, the American Association of University Women and the Second Baptist Church in Jackson.
Delph also served as president of the Omicron Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society and was named the organization's 2011-2012 Woman of Distinction.
In 1983, the American Legion Sauk Trail Post No. 246 honored Delph as one of Jackson's most valuable citizens. She received the Education Award for outstanding innovations that resulted in higher quality education for gifted students in the district.
Delph is survived by sisters Savannah Johnson and Magdeline Armstead; four children, Betty Delph, Maxine Delph, Barron Tardy and Kevin Tardy; and numerous nieces and nephews.
"At the end of her life, my mom was ready," Johnson said. "My mother lived her life to the fullest."
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OBITUARY FOR MS. DELPH
DELPH, TERESSA T. Of Jackson, went to sleep July 1, 2014. Mrs. Delph was born in Stuttgart, AR to Luther J. Tardy and Margrette McCray-Tardy on August 13, 1930. Mrs Delph married Benjanin F. Delph in July, 1955 and moved to Jackson, MI. She is survived by four children, Betty Delph, Maxine Delph, Barron Tardy and Kevin Tardy. Mrs. Delph has a history in public service. Funeral services will be held at Second Missionary Baptist Church 304 E. Prospect St. Jackson, Saturday July 12, 2014 at 11 AM with family hour starting at 10 AM. Private burial Woodland Cemetery. Viewing at Patience-Montgomery Funeral Home, 406 First St Jackson, MI 49201, Friday 4-7 PM.
Published in Jackson Citizen Patriot from July 9 to July 12, 2014
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ON A PERSONAL NOTE:
I had the pleasure of serving on the Human Relations Commission with Ms. Delph. She, along with several others, was a driving force in the Jackson Community in regards to education and literacy,and was one of the founding members of the Human Relations Commission for the city. She stayed on the commission as an active commissioner from the HRC'S inception until her passing. I will always remember her as a kind friend and mentor.
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July 09, 2014 at 5:54 PM, updated July 10, 2014 at 8:48 am
JACKSON, MI – Those who knew Teressa Delph describe her with a multitude of glowing adjectives that center on the same characteristics: a caring, influential person devoted to improving the lives of others, especially youth.
Delph, who was battling pancreatic cancer, died Tuesday, July 1, at her daughter's home in Flint. She was 83.
A visitation for Delph will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday, July 11, at the Patience-Montgomery Funeral Home, 406 First St.
A funeral service are 11 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at Second Missionary Baptist Church, 304 E. Prospect St.
Delph moved to Jackson from Arkansas in 1956 with her husband, Benjamin, and became a well-known resident as she pushed to progress the community across several platforms.
"My mother was a real public servant," said daughter Betty Delph Johnson.
As a teacher in the Jackson Public Schools for 24 years, Delph worked tirelessly to promote literacy, equality, and share positive values. Nearly every time she was in public, former students greeted her with thanks for supporting them in the classroom.
But Johnson said her mother was a teacher long before she received any official certification. Johnson remembers her mother challenging her to infer the meanings of words in daily conversation.
Delph's natural propensities and the techniques she developed as an educator carried over to her roles as a chairwoman, commissioner and mediator on the City of Jackson's Human Relations Commission.
Delph served on the commission for 41 years, and in May, Worldwide Who's Who recognized her service with a humanitarian award.
Alice Lewis, Delph's friend and colleague on the commission said Delph never wanted to miss a meeting, no matter if she was sick or having a bad day.
"If there's something she doesn't like, I think she would smile over it," Lewis said, "So her personality is good."
Creating the Human Relations Commission essay and oratorical contest for elementary and high school students was one achievement Delph held in high esteem. The contest was named after her, and the program she wrote 24 years ago is still used.
Though proud of all she achieved, Delph was quick to credit her father, sister and other family members for inspiring her to help others.
"Jackson has lost another legend. She had a profound impact on a lot of young people in Jackson," Lee Hampton, Jackson College director of multicultural relations said of Delph.
Delph attended Jackson Community College from 1970 to 1972 and graduated from Spring Arbor College in 1974 with a bachelor's degree in social science. She went on to receive a master's degree in education from Michigan State University.
Over the years, Delph held many positions in the community. She was a representative to the Jackson Education Association; served on the Jackson District Library Board of Trustees; was a member of the Y Center Board of Directors, the American Association of University Women and the Second Baptist Church in Jackson.
Delph also served as president of the Omicron Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society and was named the organization's 2011-2012 Woman of Distinction.
In 1983, the American Legion Sauk Trail Post No. 246 honored Delph as one of Jackson's most valuable citizens. She received the Education Award for outstanding innovations that resulted in higher quality education for gifted students in the district.
Delph is survived by sisters Savannah Johnson and Magdeline Armstead; four children, Betty Delph, Maxine Delph, Barron Tardy and Kevin Tardy; and numerous nieces and nephews.
"At the end of her life, my mom was ready," Johnson said. "My mother lived her life to the fullest."
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OBITUARY FOR MS. DELPH
DELPH, TERESSA T. Of Jackson, went to sleep July 1, 2014. Mrs. Delph was born in Stuttgart, AR to Luther J. Tardy and Margrette McCray-Tardy on August 13, 1930. Mrs Delph married Benjanin F. Delph in July, 1955 and moved to Jackson, MI. She is survived by four children, Betty Delph, Maxine Delph, Barron Tardy and Kevin Tardy. Mrs. Delph has a history in public service. Funeral services will be held at Second Missionary Baptist Church 304 E. Prospect St. Jackson, Saturday July 12, 2014 at 11 AM with family hour starting at 10 AM. Private burial Woodland Cemetery. Viewing at Patience-Montgomery Funeral Home, 406 First St Jackson, MI 49201, Friday 4-7 PM.
Published in Jackson Citizen Patriot from July 9 to July 12, 2014
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ON A PERSONAL NOTE:
I had the pleasure of serving on the Human Relations Commission with Ms. Delph. She, along with several others, was a driving force in the Jackson Community in regards to education and literacy,and was one of the founding members of the Human Relations Commission for the city. She stayed on the commission as an active commissioner from the HRC'S inception until her passing. I will always remember her as a kind friend and mentor.
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