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Mrs. Deloris Johnson Sturdivant

December 25, 1963 - November 14, 2024

Obituary For Mrs. Deloris Johnson Sturdivant

Mrs. Deloris Sturdivant, 60, of Gadsden, AL, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024.

She is survived by her loving family.

Mrs. Deloris Johnson Sturdivant was born on December 25, 1963, in Gadsden, Alabama. She accepted Christ at an early age when she gave God her heart at Handy Chapel A.M.E. Church in Gadsden. In 1982, she graduated from Gadsden High School and attended Jacksonville State University. She was also employed at Emco in Gadsden. She met the love of her life and devoted husband, Anthony Dewayne Sturdivant Sr., in 1985 at a wedding and they married in 1987. They relocated to Union City, Tennessee, where they built a life together and raised three children. Their oldest son, Tyson Reynaldo Sturdivant, passed away in 2014. In addition, they have a daughter, Tieranee Rayjean Sturdivant of Silver Spring, Maryland, and their youngest son, Anthony Dewayne Sturdivant Jr., who resides in Gadsden.


Deloris was a phenomenal woman and a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker. Her greatest pride and joy were her husband and children. She was also a proud and active member of New Hope Freewill Baptist Church in Union City, Tennessee, where she faithfully served as a mother of the church, Sunday school teacher, youth leader, church administrator, and missionary. Her hobbies included reading, crocheting, shopping, cooking, traveling, and hosting dinner parties for her family and friends. In 2015, she relocated back to Gadsden with her family and became an active member of Handy Chapel A.M.E. Church, where she and her husband co-founded the “We Care Ministry,” which supports the community by providing financial assistance, food, and essential resources to those in need. In addition, she served on the pastor's aid board, the young people’s department, the hospitality committee, the Jessie M. Groce Women’s Missionary Society, and as a Sunday school teacher. She was 60 years old when she departed this earthly life on Thursday, November 14, 2024, surrounded by her family. Deloris is now resting in the arms of our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ, and she is reunited with her
son, Tyson.

Preceding her in death were her paternal grandparents, Robert and Sarah Johnson, and
her maternal grandparents, Columbus and Florence Turner; her father, Johnnie Lee Johnson
Sr., and her mother, Essie Ray Johnson; her sisters, Diane Johnson, Bernice Madden, and
Janice Williams; her brothers, Collis Madden Jr. and Jimmy Turner; and her brothers-in-law,
Richard Robinson and Louis Thomas. Deloris leaves to cherish her memory a loving brother and sisters: Johnnie Lee Johnson Jr., Betty Robinson, Theresa (Lester) Crowder, and Noressa Thomas, all of Gadsden, in addition to her loving sisters: Jannette Madden Harvey of Cartersville, Georgia, and Paulette (Lewis) Ellison of Spring Valley, New York. Deloris was blessed with loving in-laws, including a father-in-law and mother-in-law, Chatmon and Margie Sturdivant of Gadsden; a sister-in-law, Kim (Luis) Harris of Stone Mountain, Georgia; and a brother-in-law, Michael (Vera) Sturdivant of Danville, Virginia. She also leaves behind special nieces and nephews, along with other relatives and many dear friends.


To honor her memory, please consider making a monetary donation and/or volunteering your
time with the American Heart Association (heart.org, 1-800-242-8721) and the American Kidney
Fund (kidneyfund.org, 1-800-638-8299). Please also consider becoming an organ donor (donatelife.net, 1-800-355-7427).

Funeral Services will be held at 1pm, on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at Handy Chapel A.M.E. Church.

Interment: Rainbow Memorial Gardens

Officiant: Rev. Dr. Betty C. Robinson

We ask that you please keep this family in your hearts and prayers during their time of bereavement.

Arrangements under the direction of West Gadsden Funeral Home. 256-549-0004


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Darryl D Mostella sent Pink Tribute Spray for Mrs. Deloris Johnson Sturdivant - November 17, 2024

My Heart,thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this difficult time. Lois was one of my closest and dearest friends growing up. She will be truly missed. The Mostella Family

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She was always soo sweet to our family we will miss her love the russell family

A true friend is never truly gone...Their spirit lives on in the memories of those who loved them...The memories that I of Lois will never be forgotten and they have created a lasting impression from growing up at grandparents, throughout our school years together and the present...These last few years I can honestly say, "that she made me become a better person"...I THANK GOD for having such a wonderful friend in my life!! Take your Rest Beautiful until we meet again❤️🕊❤️🕊

Big Wayne, Nina and Lil Wayne. I am so sorry to hear of our dear Ms. Dee's transition. I pray that God covers, comforts and strengthens you all as only HE CAN. We love you all! Love, Torrie (Bass) Weatherspoon and the entire Bass family. Especially Mama Doris.

I took care of Mrs Sturdivant for several years when I worked in dialysis. She became a friend and we kept in touch through FB. She always had the sweetest comments about my grandchildren. She had such a kind soul. I will miss her deeply.

Dana L Cortez

May The God of this Universe shower His love & peace upon you all during this time. Not just today but, in the days, months, years to come. My heartfelt prayers & thoughts rest with you all.

My condolences on behalf of the Burnett family Tony and Hetha we pray for strength 🙏🏽🙏🏽😇 an angel she was

Praying for you Brother as my cousin transitioned to a better place. I know that her loss is great but at all times our God is greater...

Sending love, thoughts, and prayers to you and your family during this tough time. Alonzo and Shernevelyne Hill Lincoln Al

To Lois' Family: My heart mourns w/you at her transition, but rejoices w/you for having known and loved her!💜Lois & my daughter Lisa Tinker Horn(RIP)formed a sisterhood in high school and our bond continued through the years. Deuteronomy 31:8 The Lord will never leave you or forsake you. Rebecca B. Tinker

Big Wayne, Nina, Lil Wayne , continued thoughts and prayers, for Cuzn Lois will never be forgotten and her love for her family and all she those she met will always be felt. Rest in Love. Peace Forever More....

Big Wayne,Nina and Lil Wayne, I am so sorry to hear about Ms.Dee. We love yall and pray that God covers,comforts and strengthens you all as only He can!🙏💞

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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