Release Me... Let Me Go!
I have so many things to see and do You mustn’t tie yourself to me with tears, Be happy that we had so many years. I gave you my love, and you can only guess, How much you gave me in happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown, But now it’s time I traveled on alone. So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must Then let your grief be comforted by trust. It’s only for a while that we must part So bless the memories within your heart. I won’t be far away, for life goes on, So, if you need me, call and I will come Though you can’t see or touch me, I’ll be near, And if you listen with your heart, You’ll hear all my love around you soft and clear. And then, when you must come this way alone, I’ll greet you with a smile and say, “Welcome home.”
Lois
My Wife
God made a wife to be a special blend Of sweetheart, companion, helpmate & friend; She’s a comfort and joy in time of strife, One who gives meaning and purpose to life. She is the reason you dream and plan; She gives you the faith to believe you can. No one can measure a wife’s true worth; She’s a taste of Heaven right here on earth! ~ Truman Dailey ~
Obituary
Sarah Delois Shelton Dailey (Lois) was born on June 21, 1945, to the late Fayed and Annie Shelton in Fayette County.
She was a child of God.
She professed a hope in Christ at an early age at Belgrove Baptist Church. She later joined Greater Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church where she was a faithful member until she received her wings.
She was a faithful servant.
She retired from Memphis Folding Stairs after sixteen years of service. She later worked for the Disabled American Veterans Charity Organization.
She left a legacy of love..
She was preceded in death by her sisters: Orzie Price Edwards, Eunice T. Wilson, and Helen Shelton. To cherish her memory, she leaves her loving husband of forty-seven years, Truman Dailey; two sons: Broderick Dailey (Eva) and Reginald Shelton; six grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; two sisters, Donnetha Shelton and Valerie McGee; one brother, Fayed Shelton, Jr. (Bertha); one sister-in-law, Erma Jean Allen; one aunt, Beatrice Burrose; one uncle, Wesley Williams; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and dear friends. She also leaves two life-long neighbors, Ella Mae Herring and Daisy Taylor.
Order of Service PROCESSIONAL The Family of Sarah Delois Shelton Dailey SELECTION The Voices of Greater Pleasant Hill SCRIPTURE & PRAYER Minister Correy D. Taylor SOLO Sister Helen White EXPRESSIONS BY FAMILY & FRIENDS (Three Minutes, please) WORDS OF COMFORT Pastor Larry Shelton
~ Silent Reading of the Obituary ~ ACKNOWLEDGMENTS & RESOLUTIONS Sister Sandra D. Harris SOLO Sister Lise Gilland Parker THE EULOGY Pastor Edrin L. Alexander RECESSIONAL The Family of Sarah Delois Shelton Dailey
e ~ The remains will not be viewed following the eulogy. ~
Family Tributes
Grandma
A wife, a mother, a grandma too This is the legacy we have from you You taught us to love and how to fight You gave us the strength, you gave us might A stronger person would be hard to find And in your heart, you were always kind. For all of us you did your best, And now the time has come for you to rest. So, go in peace. You’ve earned your sleep, Your love in our hearts we’ll eternally keep. Now we must let you rest calmly. ~ The Grandchildren ~
Mother
We all think this situation is so unfair. We wanted our mother to always be there. Many a day we may question God’s decision. Just know His job is done with such precision. We know we have all worried night and day, and prayed to God “Please don’t let her suffer this way.” Our prayers, we thought went unanswered or unheard. We need to hold on tight and believe in God’s Word. He’ll place no more on us than we can bear. When troubles are many, and in times of despair. Our Sweet Jesus is always there. Just hold to His Word and never lose sight. Sarah Delois Dailey loved the Lord with all her might. Her pain and sickness we couldn’t understand. She looked to God because she knew He was the Man! He will comfort, hold her, and give her a home by His side. We just have to make it through this tough and rocky ride. For many years we have been allowed to love, hold and make her proud. This, we all did and the job is well done. She is proud that we are her sons. We wish there was more that we could do. We just have to hold to God, trust in Him, and He’ll see us through. ~ Broderick and Reginald ~
Great-Grandma
There’s magic in a great grandmother’s touch And sunshine in her smile, There is love in everything she does To make our lives worthwhile We can find both hope and courage Just by looking in her eyes Her laughter is a source of joy, Her works are warm and wise. There is a kindness and compassion To be found in her embrace, And we see the light of Heaven Shining from our great grandmother’s face. ~ The Great-Grandchildren ~
Sister
Today is full of memories of a sister laid to rest And every single one of them is filled with happiness. For you were someone special, always such a joy to know And there was so much pain when it was time to let you go That’s why this special message is sent to Heaven above For the angels to take care of you and give you all of our love. ~ Donnetha, Valerie & Fayed Jr. ~
Acknowledgment
Our family would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude for the vast amount of love and kindness shown during our time of bereavement. When it seemed that our loss was too great to bear, we looked up and our friends and family were there with calls, cards, flowers, written and spoken words. We ask for your continued prayers and wish God’s blessings upon each of you for your kindness. ~ The Family of Sarah Delois Shelton Dailey ~
Larry Strong Alvin Pritchard
Pallbearers Benard Yancey Arthur Taylor
Interment
Octavious Morris Benard Clark
Memphis Memory Garden 6444 Raleigh LaGrange Road s Memphis, Tennessee 38134
Memorial Repast W. H. Lester Fellowship Hall
Arrangements Entrusted To
N. H. Owens and Son Funeral Home 421 Scott Street s Memphis, Tennessee 38112
Program Design by Precious Memories Graphics & More, 901-257-9124.