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Deltina Elizabeth Green-Glass

07/25/1975 - 05/16/2026

Obituary For Deltina Elizabeth Green-Glass

Deltina Elizabeth Green-Glass

Deltina Elizabeth Green Glass, affectionately known as โ€œTot,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, Daโ€™Niya Blair, Hezekiah Green; grandchildren: Daโ€™Nie 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!!

Connie Kemp

My condolences to the family. May God continue to bless and keep you.

Theresa Stone

A Life Gone Too Soon, My Condolences And Prayers To The Entire Family. Love Murphy-Taylor Family

Felicia Bone

To the family, you have my deepest sympathy. Deltina was a beautiful person inside and out. Fly high.

Linda

To Brenda and family My heart felt sympathy and condolences for your lost . May God give you comfort and peace.

Dianne Delaney McHenry

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.๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพโค๏ธ๐Ÿ™‡๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ˜‡๐Ÿ™‡๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ˜Š๐ŸŒน

Patricia M Netherland

Praying for her family sorry for y'all lost !

The mattress family

Brenda, I was sorry to hear of the passing of Deltina. May God strengthen your family during times of sorrow. I love you cousin.

Sylvia Lewis

RIP Sweetheart.. I will miss you baby girl

Pennie Cunningham Bragg

Wow Deltina๐Ÿ’”

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

Cassandra Warren

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 herโ™ฅ๏ธ๐ŸŒน

Kathy W Robinson

RiP My Dear Beautiful Lil Princess Delinta

Love

Mrs Beverley M Brown

Be McCoy 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.

Darlene Berry

I am sending my sincere prayers and Condolences,to Ms. Brenda and her children and family.

Latasha Freeman

๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธMay you find comfort in God's loving arms Brenda!

Sharon Madison

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.

Chenitha A. Drake

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 ๐Ÿชฝ๐Ÿชฝ๐Ÿ•Š๐Ÿ•Š๐Ÿ•Š๐Ÿ•Š๐Ÿ•Š

Deborah Hopewell Jackson

My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family, may God grant them the Peace that passes all understanding.

Sheenan Lundy

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 Youโค๏ธ always be My Girl

Toya Cason

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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