Delma Lee

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.

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