A Celebration of Life for Deloris A. Cherry

1 A Celebration of Life for Deloris A. Cherry Tuesday, November 2, 2021 Viewing: 10:00 Service: 11:00 From the Heart Church Ministries Annex at 5055 Allentown Road Suitland, Maryland 20746 Bishop John A. Cherry , II - Pastor Sunrise January 4, 1945 Sunset October 27, 2021 Obituary Deloris Ann Cherry was born in Evergreen, Alabama, on January 4, 1945, to Joseph H. and Lecester L. Cherry . She was the youngest of the couple s eight children: Josephine, Lebester, Lettice, Archie, Jean, Robert, and John. She graduated from Booker T. Washington Senior High School on May 31, 1964. Deloris accepted jesus Christ as her personal Lord and savior at an early age.

2 In 1981, she joined From the Heart Church Ministries (FTH) and became actively involved in the life of the church faithfully serving in the Intercessory Prayer Ministry, the FTH Adult Choir, and the Altar Ministry. The woman of God was very dedicated to her church and never missed an opportunity to serve her church family. Moreover, she worked on staff in the Membership Care Department, and as a receptionist. Deloris loved to sing a talent she developed in childhood one could always hear her happily humming a tune. She honed her talent by singing in the choir and in small groups at her church. Furthermore, she was an exhorter who frequently encouraged those she met.

3 One could often find her in a corner speaking life and prophesying to the people God had placed in her path. Similarly, she was known to share encouraging words with those she adopted as her Church Babies letting them know how proud they made her, and occasionally recalling favorite memories from her youth. Whether she knew you well, or not she would endearingly call you sugar, sweetie, puddin, or one of a dozen other pet names. She was never without a good pet name; and everyone was her favorite person. Deloris lived her life to the fullest with an easy smile, a ready laugh, and strong faith. Her earnest desires were to serve the Lord with all her heart, and to leave a deposit in the earth for the next generation.

4 She often spoke on love, which was the key foundation of everything she did. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Deloris leaves to cherish her memory her brother, Reverend Robert Cherry (Elsie); sister-in-law, Reverend Diana P. Cherry ; grandchildren, Kevin Cherry and Delonte Davis; great-grandchildren: Ryan J. Miller, Laelynn J. Cherry , Delonte Davis, Jr., and Calian Davis; nephews; nieces; a host of other family, friends and loved ones; and her From the Heart Church Ministries family. Deloris was preceded in death by her parents, Presiding Elder Joseph H. and Lecester L. Cherry ; daughter, Pamala Cherry ; and siblings: Josephine Hill, Lebester Cherry , Lettice Palmer, Pastor Archie Cherry , Jean Cherry , and Founding Pastor of From the Heart Church Order of Service Invocation Scripture Reading Old Testament: Psalm 34:1-8 New Testament: Ephesians 1:3-10 Prayer of Comfort Selection.

5 FTH Psalmist Acknowledgements Remarks Reverend Walter V. McLaughlin, III Pastor Darrell S. Hymes, FTHCM of Dallas (Video) Reverend Robert Cherry , Brother Reverend Diana P. Cherry (Video) Obituary (Read Silently) Song of Preparation .. FTH Psalmist Message of Hope .. Bishop John A. Cherry , II Call to Christ Committal Benediction In Memory of My Sister We grew up in the same household as siblings and I have watched you live this life in the earth. Sometimes up close and sometimes from a distance. I know that your life was difficult at times, and yo had much to overcome, and you did! Thanks be to our Lord and savior Christ jesus your life was restored and you began to be known as you really are, as God created you to be.

6 Your great suffering increased your capacity to love and give into the lives of others with such joy and humility. I want to thank you for all the powerful words of prophecy and encouragement that you have spoken into my life. Your life will continue to have an impact in the earth through the lives that you have touched. You loved until your final breath in the earth. Thank you. Your sister and niece, Pat Randall Pallbearers Family and Friends Flower Bearers Family and Friends Acknowledgement The family of Deloris A. Cherry acknowledges with deep appreciation every act of kindness and expression of love shown during our time of bereavement.

7 May God richly bless you. We love you all. Special thanks to the Hebrew Homes of Greater Washington, Stoddard Baptist Nursing Home, and Holy Cross Hospital for the love and care given to Deloris A. Cherry . Service Entrusted to: Hodges and Edwards Funeral Home 3910 Silver Hill Road Suitland, Maryland 20746