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Delilah Gomes Obituary
WARSAW - Delilah Taylor Gomes, age 91, of Warsaw, North Carolina, departed this life on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Ga.
Born on January 30, 1934, in Warsaw, North Carolina, to the late Ernest and Argie (Bryant) Taylor.
Delilah dedicated her life to education and community service. She retired in 1994 as Principal of West Haven Washington Science Tech Magnet School, after serving in multiple roles within the West Haven and New Haven public school systems for 30 years. After retirement, Delilah returned to Duplin County and reestablished her commitment to education and community service in Warsaw. Delilah was a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for more than 70 years. She provided vision and leadership to many civic and community organizations. Delilah received the NC Governor's Long Leaf Pine award for volunteer service and was inducted in the Duplin County Hall of Fame in 2019.
Delilah leaves behind her daughter, Paula (Nathan) Gomes McCall; her son, Michael (Annette Freeman) Gomes; many nieces, nephews, step-grandchildren, and an extensive network of family, friends and neighbors.
She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years, Paul R. Gomes.
The funeral service will be held on May 16, 2025, at New Christian Chapel Baptist Church in Rose Hill, NC 28458. At 10:00 am, the Duplin County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will conduct a ritualistic ceremony, which is open to the public. The Celebration of Life Service will begin at 11:00 am. Funeral will be livestreamed on the Hawes Funeral Home, Warsaw, NC.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the Delilah Taylor Gomes Scholarship Fund, James Sprunt Community College Foundation, P.O. Box 398, Kenansville, NC 28349.
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Susan LeGeyt
May 24, 2025
God bless you Delilah. When we worked together at WHHS you were always on the right side of an issue. You were respected and admired. Rest easy in God´s arms
Anthony Sacco
May 18, 2025
School days! I drove her nuts.She was a good person. God rest her soul.
Vernessa Elder
May 16, 2025
So much more than a fantastic educator, I had the pleasure of learning from her at Wilbur Cross, class of 1973. She instilled a pride in learning, particularly poignant coming from a black woman to another budding black woman. Her words and deeds ran deep and spoke to me in a very special way. Her whole demeanor said "go to college and be great, because you can". She will forever live in my soul, as she will for so many others , for she was truly the real deal. Rest easy my dear Mrs Gomes
Rich Parillo
May 16, 2025
Ms. Gomes was my science teacher for several years at Wilbur Cross High School in New Haven. She was the best teacher I ever had and I am so sorry to hear about her passing. Just know she touched so many lives in a very positive way. God Bless you Ms. Gomes.
Janice Carbone Natale
May 16, 2025
A wonderful teacher! Learned so much in her Biology class. Wilbur Cross High , Class of 1968.
Jane Vollono
May 15, 2025
My sympathies to the family. I was in one of Ms. Gomes' classes at Wilbur Cross High School in New Haven. (Class of 1970) She was very soft-spoken and pleasant and an excellent educator.
Shirley Farm
May 15, 2025
She was one of the best teachers at Wilbur Cross in New Haven, class of ,'68. My prayers go out to you and your family. I was her student for two years. Class act educator!!
Janice Ferrucci
May 15, 2025
I was a student of Mrs. Gomes at Wilbur Cross High School. I remember her beautiful smile and her love of teaching. She was one of my favorite teachers
Laura Bode McManus
May 14, 2025
To Michael and family: I remember you mom fondly. She was a wonderful person
Cheryl Rogers-Horner
May 14, 2025
Paula and family, sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Gomes. She was a special person, and I am grateful to have known her.
Sandra Derbacher clas of 69 Wilbur cross
May 14, 2025
She was a wonderful woman who loved all her students. She made a great impression on me.
Patricia Cardozo
May 14, 2025
What a lovely woman! She was so fair and good to us at WHHS- truly admired her. My deepest condolences to you all. Sincerely,
Patty DeRosa
Class of 1978
George Clini
May 14, 2025
Rest in peace Mrs. Gomes. I shared a neighborhood with you and your wonderful family (Norfolk st.) Always kind and pleasant! Enjoy your reward with our Lord
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