Phillips-Riley Funeral Home | Montgomery, AL

Obituary For Delma Lee

Delma Lee (Johnson) aka Mother of Zion was born on October 30, 1934 to the late Samuel and Rosa Lee Johnson of Cleveland, Ohio.

She confessed Christ at an early age and later rededicated her life at Cathedral of Restoration, Montgomery, Alabama.

On February 28, 1954, Mrs Delma married the late Jessie Lee Sr., a devoted father and Army Veteran, who fed and sheltered those in need, even in their own home. Mrs Delma was the mother of ten children, but mothered so many others, with the help of the Lord, she raised all ten children by herself after her husband passed. A longtime resident of Montgomery, Al departed this life on Sunday, June 20, 2021.

Mrs Delma leaves a legacy of inspiration and love to her family and friends. Her brothers and sisters include: Roosevelt Johnson (Wilber)(both deceased); Samuel Johnson (deceased) (Mary); Nathaniel Johnson (Christine, deceased); Catherine Johnson (deceased); Etheline Johnson (Arthur, deceased) all of Cleveland, Ohio; Viola Osborne (deceased); Ora Lee Johnson (deceased); and Johnnie Huffman (deceased), all of Montgomery, Alabama. Mrs Delma's children include: Jessie Lee Jr. (deceased); Ronnie Lee (deceased); Patricia Smith (Pete); Henry Lee (Nettie); Anthony Lee; Dorothy Pickett (Arthur); Cynthia Lee Russell (Joe Hardy); Gwendolyn Lewis (Theodore); Danforth Lee (Shantaye); and Terrence Lee (deceased) all of Montgomery, Alabama; adopted son and daughter, George and Juliette Jenkins, Baltimore, Maryland. Also to cherish her memories are over 50 grand, great grand children, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many other relatives and Friends.Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 1:00PM from Cathedral of Restoration, Bishop W. E. Davis, officiating. Burial will follow in sister Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Lee will lie in state on Friday from 1-8PM from Phillips-Riley Funeral Home and one hour prior to services at Cathedral of Restoration.

Guest Book

After a year it is still hard for me to accept that you are not here. I still have not came to turns with losing my best friend, my mother, my grandmother. CJ talks about you all the time. I love 💕 you so much and you are truly missed daily. Kelisa, CJ, Jaaziah, & Kaisley

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I will always love my mother. Mom was always there for me over 50 years through all my surgeries, illness, blessings, and trials. She was a Proverbs 31 woman, with a servant heart. She was a role model, prayer warrior, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Mom instilled in all us respect, wisdom, and love. She kept my four children (her grandchildren), so I could work peacefully, knowing they had the best of care. Like I told her all the time, Mom I love you. I already miss you. But I know you are in the arms of Jesus with no more suffering. "...rather be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord". 2 Cor 5:8. "O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." I Cor 15:55-57.

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To the family of Mrs Delma Lee: I, on behalf of my family offer my deepest sympathy and blessings to you. May your mother Rest In Peace after a life of extending love and care to her family and those around her... I too am thankful for the life of "Grandma Lee"! My name is Marsha Swanston Spight. I am the sister /(sister-in-law)of Juliette and George Jenkins. I met Grandma Lee on one of my visits to Montgomery when Juliette and George were still living there..... Grandma Lee reached my life because I am forever touched by and deeply grateful for the love and care she extended to my sister, brother- in-law and nephews, Dyami and Brahn... May God continue to wrap his arms around you in her "Rest" as He did in her "Living"... Sincerely, Marsha Swanston Spight

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REST in Peace I know you going to be missed From The Watkins and Donaldson's Family

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I love you and will truly miss you granny. I will miss your tell it like it is words of wisdom, your encouragement and telling me that you are proud of me, your smiles when I saw you or my random phone calls to check on you. All I have now are your pictures and memories of you. My heart is broken that you are no longer with us but happy because I know you are with the father in heaven. Love your granddaughter Cornesia "Nesi" Lewis.

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