LOU DELANEY Obituary
Gainesville - Lou White DeLaney, 81, longtime resident of Gainesville, Florida, died Sunday, May 12, 2013 at her home, following a long illness.
Mrs. DeLaney was born in Fort Myers. She grew up in Jacksonville where she graduated from Robert E. Lee High School. In Jacksonville Mrs. DeLaney was active in the choir of Riverside Presbyterian Church and The Little Theatre (now Theatre Jacksonville).
Mrs. DeLaney graduated from the University of Florida where she was active in drama department productions and Kappa Delta Sorority. She is also a member of Phi Kappa Phi and Delta Kappa Gamma Education Sorority. She was a librarian for 15 years in the Alachua County School System, retiring from Gainesville High School.
She served as president of the Alachua County Medical Alliance for 1985 - 1986. She was on the Board of the Howe Society, a support group for the Special Collections Department of the University of Florida Libraries, serving twice as its president. She also served on the boards of The Center for the Performing Arts and Friends of Music. Mrs. DeLaney was a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church where she was a lay reader for many years. She was also a member of the Azalea Garden Club.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Allen Y. DeLaney, M.D. of Gainesville and brother, Albert R. House of Houston, Texas.
She is survived by five sons, Joseph S. White III (Rebecca) and Stewart B. White of Gainesville, Allen G. DeLaney, M.D. (Mary) of Ashburn, Virginia and Sand Point, Idaho, Philip A. DeLaney (Phyllis) and Bruce DeLaney (Paula) of Gainesville; daughter, Elizabeth Smith (Jeffrey) of Gainesville; eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and two sisters, Dorothy E. House and Pauline H. Pates of Gainesville.
Memorial Services will be conducted Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 11:00 a.m., at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 100 NE First Street.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to UF Foundation, P.O. Box 14425 Gainesville, FL 32604, for the Center for Movement Disorders & Neurorestoration or University of Florida Performing Arts Center.
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(352) 376-7556
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John & Carol Koogler
May 22, 2013
May fond memories of your loved one console you at this difficult time. With deepest sympathy,
May 20, 2013
Lou was so welcoming and so helpful when I joined the faculty at GHS. Deepest sympathy to her family. Sue Sandeen
Melinda Millsaps
May 15, 2013
Miss Lou, has been such a kind, lovely neighbor for many years. The children so looked forward to trick-treating with her every year, after greeting them with wonderful goodies dressed to the nines she joined us for the rest of the evening. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you and yours at this most difficult time.
May 15, 2013
Lou was, truly, one of the world's most warm, loving and talented women. We will miss her ever-present smile and beauty.
Joan and Dick Promin
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May 15, 2013
Have such fond memories of working with you in the Medical Alliance. You were such an asset and helpful friend. Will miss your lovely smile.
Billie Mauldin
Nanette Smith
May 15, 2013
Dear, dear TJ! My best friend and the sister I never had, but found in the UF Kappa Delta family. Roommates for years, I shall always remember the many wonderful times we had. So glad to have seen you in January when my daughter and I dropped in - TJ was just as beautiful as I remembered! Much love,
Kathy Prevatt
May 15, 2013
Sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
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