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Mother Mozelle Dalton

03/10/1922 - 01/20/2025

Obituary For Mother Mozelle Dalton

On Monday, January 20, 2025, Mother Mozelle Dalton 102, of Fifth St., Martinsville transitioned peacefully at Stanleytown Health & Rehab Center. She was born in Henry County, VA on March 10, 1922, the daughter of the late Moses Dalton and Mary Martin Dalton.

In addition to her parents, Mother Dalton was preceded in death by one daughter, Betty Ruth Moyer, one granddaughter, Octavia Prunty, five sisters, Constance Dalton, Azeal D. Saunders, Eula Mae Scales, Nettie Koger and Mary Virginia Dalton, and six brothers, Charlie Dalton, Theodore Dalton, James Dalton, Joe Henry Dalton, George W. Dalton and John Roscoe Dalton.

Mother Dalton was a faithful member of Divine Faith Holiness Church until her health declined her. While at Divine Faith, Mother Dalton served as Church Mother, the Usher's Ministry, the Nurse's Ministry, the Culinary Department, and attended Sunday School.

Those left to cherish Mother Dalton's memory include, three daughters, Louise Prunty (Wayne), Dorothy Gail Johnson (Willie) and Glendolia Price (Danny) all of Martinsville, VA; three sons, Ricardo Dalton (Hilda) of Martinsville, VA, Rudolph Penn (Diane) of Baltimore, MD and James Dalton (Gatha) of Martinsville, VA; son-in-law, Thomas Moyer of Eden, NC; thirteen grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

A visitation service will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 11 a.m. with the funeral service at 11:30 a.m. at Refuge Temple Ministries,205 Clearview Dr., Martinsville, VA with Elder Marshall L. Wells, Jr., Eulogist. Interment will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens.

A public viewing will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Other times, the family will receive friends at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Glendolia and Danny Price, 408 Fifth St., Martinsville, VA, between the hours of 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. daily. Live streaming of the funeral service will be available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.

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Ms. Dalton was a spirited filled soldier, a woman of grace n kindness; truly a ray of sunshine during the days we shared at Stanleytown Health n Rehab Center. I will forever treasure my memories of that sweet n loving smile. Prayers of comfort for all. Renee Gilbert, former Activity DirectorπŸ™πŸΎπŸ’•πŸ™πŸΎ

Renee Gilbert

Family our thoughts and prayers are with y'all during and after this sorrowful time. Mrs. Mozelle will be greatly missed by all that had the chance to know such a wonderful, funny and lovely lady. I remember when we were young coming to y'all's house and the cakes and food she had was Devine. We will always remember her, and will keep y'all in our prayers. We❀️ y'all. Kim and family πŸ™πŸ’žπŸ™

Kimberly Largin Wright

My Condolences to the family, it was such a pleasure caring for Mother Mozelle..she always brightened up when I walked in the room "you have me today" I'll respond yes ma'am, then she'll say good we gone have fun lol.. she will definitely be missed. My Angel ❀️

Christy Redd

My deepest condolences to the entire family.. may God continue to give you strength.. Lind Dillard

Linda Gail Dillard

I am ssending you all my most sincere condolences. I pray that the memories of Aunt Mozelle's fun -loving spirit will give you peace in the difficult days ahead. I know that she is resting in God's arms now. Take care of each other. Love, Cousin Jill.

Dolljill Johnson

My condolences πŸ’ to the family I use to take care of Ms Dalton at Stanley town we would talk about her kids an grandkids u r going to be missed πŸ™πŸΌπŸ™πŸΌπŸ™πŸΌ

Sierra Dillard

Sending my love and condolences to my family in this difficult time. May God bless my family and give them strength. Prayers, Agene Dawson Gooden

Agene Dawson Gooden

The Family of Odaris Townsend send many prayers to Mother Mozelle Dalton. Our mom and her would be the same age. Thank God for long life. Mother Odaris' children are Lady LaVerne Bennett, Claudius Thomas, John Townsend, James Townsend, Lady Virginia Townsend Thompson, Veronica Townsend and Brenda Townsend Hairston . Praying for you all

Aunt Mozelle ,What a Blessing you have been to this family !!!We Thank You Oh How we Love You May you rest in Eternal Peace A job well Done !!!She shall wear a crown πŸ‘‘ Thank you Heavenly Father for the blessing that was Aunt Mozelle 🌹🌹🌹🌹 Family we love you Connie Sharon & Gary (Detroit Mi)

Family,you have our prayers and sympathy for a beautiful life. She was an amazing women. Willie Mae and Peter Harris

Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Leth & Marian Hairston

Prayers and condolences to the Dalton family on the passing of Mother Dalton. Claudia Payne and Family.

James and family My condolences and prayers for the family Betty Gravely Burwell

God has called his "Angel" home.β€οΈπŸ•Š Rest in Peace Ms. Mozelle Love and Prayers for the Family Donald and Brenda Kirby

Take your rest Mother Dalton. My condolences to the family❀️

Sending prayers!! With Deepest Sympathy!! Love Fannie Smith and family

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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