Deloria C. Perryman

Reflections of Life

rs. Deloria Miller Perryman was born to the late Booker T. and Rosetta Lay Miller in Memphis, Tennessee. She was the third child of eight brothers and sisters, three girls and five boys. She was preceded in death by her two husbands, Morgan Taylor and Ross Perryman, her beloved parents, and three brothers, Booker T. Miller, Willie, James Miller, and Joseph R. Miller.

Deloria received her formal education from Booker T. Washington High School in Memphis, Tennessee, Holland Park Community College in Highland Park, Michigan, and Detroit Mercy College in Detroit, Michigan.

Deloria was a Nurse Assistant in Michigan for about 27 years and later a Substitute Teacher in the Memphis City Schools for about 12 years. She was a very hard worker.

Deloria entered eternal rest on Monday, April 15, 2024, in Memphis, Tennessee. She leaves to cherish her memory two sisters and two brothers; Vanessa Miller of Pelham, Alabama, Sue Miller-Collier of Memphis, Tennessee, Eric Miller of San Diego, California, and Theodore (Debra) Miller of Memphis, Tennessee, and a host of other cherished nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Remember Me

(From Deloris)

Don’t remember me with sadness, don’t remember me with tears, Remember all the laughter we’ve shared throughout the years. Now, I am contented that my life it was worthwhile, knowing as I passed along this way, I made someone smile. When you are walking down the street, and you got me on your mind, I’m walking in your footsteps, only half a step behind.

So please don’t be unhappy just because I’m out of sight, Remember that I’m with you each morning, noon, and night.

Prelude

The Celebration of Life

Saturday, April 27, 2024 10:00 A.M.

Harrison’s Memorial Chapel, Inc.

3320 Millbranch Road

Memphis, Tennessee 38116

Greeting

Opening Prayer..................................................................................Reverend Eric Miller

Musical Selection

Poem..................................................................................................................Sue Collier

Words of Encouragement........................................................Reverend Raymond Bradford

Words of Comfort................................................................................Reverend Eric Miller

Closing Remarks..........................................................................................Vanessa Miller

Recessional

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil; for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

Psalms 23

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Sister

My Dear Sister Deloria, I will truly miss you so much. Your smile and your very unique laughter will always be remembered by me. Although I was not ready to let you go, God said it was time for you to go home, and I have made peace with it, knowing that your life here is done. Rest in peace, big sister.

Love your ‘baby brother’ Theodore.

To My Sister

By Maya Angelou

“I am a black woman tall as a cypress-strong beyond all definition-still defying place and time and circumstance assailed impervious indestructible Look on me and be renewed”!

If Roses Grow In Heaven

If roses grow in heaven, Lord, please pick a bunch for me. Place them in my Sister’s arms and tell her they’re from me. Tell her that I love and miss her, and when she turns to smile place a kiss upon her cheek, and hold her for a while.

Because remembering her is easy, I do it every day. But there is an ache within my heart that will never go away.

In Loving Memory of My Sister

Deloris Miller Taylor Perryman

March 19, 1945 - April 15, 2024

Gratitude of words by far could not compensate for the thoughtfulness and kindness when we needed it most. To you, our family and friends, we gratefully express our gratitude for your many caring and kind gestures. When our load was hard to bear, we looked around and you were there with words spoken with smiling faces and open hearts.