Deltina Elizabeth Green-Glass
Deltina Elizabeth Green Glass, affectionately known as โTot,โ was born on July 25, 1975, in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Odell Glass and Brenda Green. She was a graduate of Austin East High School, Class of 1994. After graduation, she was a Computer Tech, a Pharmacy Tech, Juvenile Child Support Clerk, and a CNA at Hillcrest North. She was a graduate of National College with high honors, attaining a degree as a medical assistant.
Deltina was a hard worker. She loved to listen to music, play cards, dance, and she loved going to family gatherings. She was a dedicated mother who loved her children unconditionally and found joy in spending time with family and friends.
She departed this life on May 16, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her father, Odell Luther Glass, Sr.; her grandmother, Mary Elizabeth Green; grandfather, James Wade; grandparents: Edgar & Mae Francis Glass; great-grandparents: Roy & Ressie (Westfield) Green; grandson, Jaceon Spears; aunts: Terri Lynn Green, Lettie Glass, and Shirley Dickey; and uncles: Lucius, William, Jake, Jimmy, and Claude Glass; cousin, Jeffrey Penson Jr.
She leaves to cherish her fond memories, her loving mother, Brenda Green; very devoted brother, Marcus Green; children: Brittney; Rakeela Griffin, DaโNiya Blair, Hezekiah Green; grandchildren: DaโNie Robinson and Amize Spears; aunts: Margaret Coleman, Anna Higley, Jamesina Nolan, Mattie Hines; uncle: Gregory (Connie) Thompson; cousins: Tomeika Green, Tony Williams Jr, Derek Delaney Jr, Tamesha Delaney, Shanae Green, Tony Williams III, Marcus Williams, Messiah Williams, Truce Delaney; extended family: Bobbie Glass, Marie Glass, Michael Glass, George Harper, Jean Ann Harper, Kristi Harper, Ericka Lopez, Ricky McGinnis, Lisa (Vernon) Sherden, Elizabeth Harper Sullivan, Bruce and Johnny Taylor; devoted pet: Rio devoted friends: Toya Cason, Kenny Funches, Jerry Anderson and family, Elena Banks, Raffell Griffin Sr., Gloria Davis, Donald Blair Jr., Peaches Lanxter, David Gillette, Monica McAlister McMullen, Deadrea Mobley, Shameka Mobley, and LaTravia Williams and other friends too numerous to name.
The family will receive friends on Friday, May 29, 2026, from 12-1:00 p.m. with the Celebration of Life Service to begin at 1:00 p.m. at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 2714 Brooks Avenue, Knoxville, where Rev. Renee Kesler will be officiating and Rev. Steve Simpson as eulogist.
The final resting place will be at the Berry Lynnhurst Cemetery immediately following the service. A dove release will conclude in her honor.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Unity Mortuary. www.unitymortuary1979.com
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R.I.P. Tina!!
My condolences to the family. May God continue to bless and keep you.
A Life Gone Too Soon, My Condolences And Prayers To The Entire Family. Love Murphy-Taylor Family
To the family, you have my deepest sympathy. Deltina was a beautiful person inside and out. Fly high.
To Brenda and family My heart felt sympathy and condolences for your lost . May God give you comfort and peace.
Brenda and family my heartfelt condolences are with you and your during this season of your lives.May God comfort you and wrap his arms in such a time as this in your lives. Bless forever.๐๐พโค๏ธ๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐ฅฐ๐๐๐ฝ๐๐น
Praying for her family sorry for y'all lost !
Brenda, I was sorry to hear of the passing of Deltina. May God strengthen your family during times of sorrow. I love you cousin.
RIP Sweetheart.. I will miss you baby girl
Wow Deltina๐
I'll always remember when we were the "5 Funky Fresh Females" at Whittle Springs Middle... memories and laughter that will stay with me forever.
Rest well and rest in power. Praying for strength, comfort, and peace for your family during this difficult time. โ Sandy
Brenda and family members my please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of Deltina, and I'm praying that in time comforting will solves you're soul but never forgetting greater times in peace as you're memorizing herโฅ๏ธ๐น
RiP My Dear Beautiful Lil Princess Delinta
Love
Mrs Beverley M Brown
Brenda, Brittany, Rockey, little man and baby sister Raffle and family.My condolences, prayers I am so so sorry about your daughter, your mother and my niece taking her flight to heaven. Deltina has been in our family for over 30 plus years. I will for ever miss her so much, she always will have place in my heart.
I am sending my sincere prayers and Condolences,to Ms. Brenda and her children and family.
๐๐พ๐ฏ๏ธMay you find comfort in God's loving arms Brenda!
To the family my God give you peace, strength and find memories to continue the love and never forget Deltina. What a beautiful woman and mother she was.
Brenda so sorry to hear this. May God give you Strength and Comfort during this time and the Days Ahead May your Beloved Daughter Rest In God's Loving Arms ๐ชฝ๐ชฝ๐๐๐๐๐
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family, may God grant them the Peace that passes all understanding.
I'm Speechless...We have been friends since 6th grade I'm So Hurt but You My friend is in a Better Place and for that I must wipe my tears and Celebrate Youโค๏ธ always be My Girl
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