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Delores E. Garris

1945 - 2012

Delores E. Garris obituary, 1945-2012, New Haven, VA

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Delores E. Garris
New Haven, CT - Mrs. Delores Elaine Garris, 67, passed away December 26, 2012 at her home. "Sistah" as she was affectionately known, was a Chesapeake, Virginia native and resided in New Haven, CT for the past 45 years. She is the daughter of the late Linwood and Betty Hill of VA.
Mrs. Garris trail-blazed the integration of the C & P telephone company as one if the company's first African-American business office employee in the 1960s. Later, she worked as a Librarian for Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT and for the Choate Rosemary Hall preparatory high school in Wallingford, CT.
Mrs. Garris was a dedicated wife, mother, and church member. She thoroughly enjoyed attending theatrical performances with her husband, reading poetry, and playing the piano. When not working, she delighted in her role as a stay-at-home mom for her sons. She was a faithful member of New Central Baptist Church in her adolescence and of several church homes as an adult.
She leaves to cherish her memory, loving husband, Dr. Lonnie Garris Jr.; sons, Lt Col Lonnie Garris III (Kimberly) of VA, Aaron C. Garris of CT; brothers, Rev. Linwood Hill Jr. (Virginia), David Hill (Patricia), Jerome Hill (Michelle) all of VA.; sisters, Evelyn Bess (Allen), Beverly Jackson, Bettie Hill, Teresa Wilson (Edward) all of VA.; grandson, Lathan Garris of VA.; best friend Saundra Stephenson (Nathaniel) of CT, and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 4, 2013 at New Central Baptist Church, 700 Walker Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23523. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk. Viewing will be held Thursday, from 3pm - 7pm at Pretlow and Sons Funeral Home, Chesapeake, where the family will receive friends from 6pm-7pm. Condolences can be offered to the family at www.pretlowandsons.com.

Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jan. 4, 2013.
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Lonnie, Our heartfelt sympathy to you and the family. May God continue to bless all of you.

Rudy & Denise Williams

January 17, 2013

"And he will wipe away every tear from their eyes...", May you find comfort in Gods Word and his promises of comfort. My deepest condolences and sympathy to your family.

Shaw Family

January 16, 2013

MAY GOD EASE YOUR HOUR OF SORROW AND SURROUND YOU WITH HIS LOVE. MANY WARM AND HEARTFELT THOUGHTS ARE THERE WITH YOU TODAY.

LEZERIA "BUNNY" MARSH

January 4, 2013

We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

William and Carolyn Flood

January 1, 2013

With deepest sympathy. Please know that we love you and that we are praying for you and your family.

Carrie Hopes

December 31, 2012

My Jehovah be with your family at a time like this loss of a love one. you will be miss by many.

Joseph, Bremda Tyson

December 31, 2012

Dr. Garris, I am so sorry for your loss! Our prayers are with you. Elsa and Paul

Elsa Calderon

December 30, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Janice McKenzie

December 29, 2012

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