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DELFREDA MAYS Obituary
"Little Sis"
62, was born August 23, 1958, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of James C. and
Del-Freda Wyatt Sr. She went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 9, 2021. Delfreda was very hard working and had been employed by Wittenberg University as a caterer and retired after 32 years of dedicated service. She loved everyone FIRST because that was just her. She is survived by her significant other, Marshall "Pizon" Thomas; two children, Camille Mays and Edward (Ciara) Mays Jr.; sister, Glenda Wyatt; brothers, Alvin (Carthagenia "Poocho") Wyatt and James C. (Brenda) Wyatt Jr.; 4 grandchildren, K'lysah Thorpe, Janyla Wilson, Amyah Mays and Jeremiah Mays and a great-granddaughter who she adored, Aalani Robinson and a host of other relatives and friends including special cousins, Cordia "Toni" Stephens and Melvin Griffin and her family in Chattanooga, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents, twin sister, Alfreda Speakes; older sister, Mary E. Wyatt; aunt, Clara Griffin and special cousins, Gary Griffin and Janice Griffin.
Visitation is Thursday, July 15, 2021, from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 12 noon in the Robert C. Henry Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Ferncliff Cemetery.
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Paula Grigsby and Patrick
July 15, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. God bless this family and be with them.
Elder Darnell Shackleford Sr
July 15, 2021
I was glad to be apart of her life for the short three years she was always nice and I loved our talks she was always smiling I will miss her
Renee wood
July 14, 2021
I have been in the family since 3rd grade delfreda was a sweet quiet person shy and loving as was her twin sister alfreda. And the bond between us is a sister bond.She is with her other family in heaven. And i pray for us other family members here on earth. Till we see one another again you are missed. I love you my sis.
Denise Green
July 14, 2021
Rest In Heaven! Dear Friend
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Danita Hatfield
July 14, 2021
I was blessed to have worked with Delfreda for years at Wittenberg - she ALWAYS had a smile for me even on her craziest days. Hugs to all of her family!
Paul David Mayse
July 14, 2021
I am so Sorry to hear of Delfreda's passing. Worked with her at Wittenberg. She always gave her very best .
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11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Robert C. Henry Funeral Home527 S Center St. 527 Robert C. Henry Way, Springfield, OH 45506
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