Delia Shifflett Obituary Delia E. Shifflett Suffolk - Delia E. Shifflett, 82, of Suffolk went to be with our Lord on April 29, 2014. She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend with a heart of gold. She was predeceased by her husband James E. Shifflett, daughter Bonnie S. Davenport, sons Richard Shifflett, Christopher Shifflett, grandchild Nicholas Shifflett and one sister Betty Jones Hamilton. Survivors include brothers Howard Jones and wife Marty, Robert (Bobby) Jones and wife Karen, sisters Joann Bakelaar, Linda Hill and husband Wayne, brother-in-law Bobby Hamilton, sister-in-law Joyce Blount, three daughters Barbara Freemon and husband Allen of Nashville, TN, Beverly Morgan and husband Frank of Chesapeake, Bridget Bunting and husband Bruce of Suffolk; 14 grandchildren James (Nikki), Shannon (Donnie), Brian (Kelly), Kacey, Frank Jr. (Acada), Tyler (Christina), Terri (Rodney), Yancey, Beau, Matthew, Brittany, April, Christopher, and Phillip; 18 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and friends. A graveside funeral service will be held at 1 p. m. Monday, May 5, at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens by Pastor Nelson Fields. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 5 to 6 p. m. at Baker-Foster Funeral Home, Bennett's Creek Chapel, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk, VA. Condolences may be registered at www.bakerfoster.com. Delia Shifflett Obituary (1931 - 2014) - Suffolk, VA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.rwbakerfh.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?searchNameDeliaShifflett&page1 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/delia-shifflett-obituary?id11130895 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/Delia-E-Shifflett/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Delia E. Shifflett, 82, of Suffolk, passed away on 29 April 2014. She was predeceased by her husband James, daughter Bonnie, sons Richard and Christopher, grandchild Nicholas, and sister Betty. Delia was survived by her siblings, three daughters, 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A graveside funeral service was held on 5 May 2014 at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, conducted by Pastor Nelson Fields. The family received friends on 4 May 2014 from 5 to 6 p.m. at Baker Foster Funeral Home, Bennett's Creek Chapel, Suffolk, VA. ### The Edited Obituary Delia E. Shifflett Suffolk - Delia E. Shifflett, 82, of Suffolk went to be with our Lord on 29 April 2014. She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend with a heart of gold. She was predeceased by her husband James E. Shifflett, daughter Bonnie S. Davenport, sons Richard Shifflett, Christopher Shifflett, grandchild Nicholas Shifflett and one sister Betty Jones Hamilton. Survivors include brothers Howard Jones and wife Marty, Robert (Bobby) Jones and wife Karen, sisters Joann Bakelaar, Linda Hill and husband Wayne, brother in law Bobby Hamilton, sister in law Joyce Blount, three daughters Barbara Freemon and husband Allen of Nashville, TN, Beverly Morgan and husband Frank of Chesapeake, Bridget Bunting and husband Bruce of Suffolk; 14 grandchildren James (Nikki), Shannon (Donnie), Brian (Kelly), Kacey, Frank Jr. (Acada), Tyler (Christina), Terri (Rodney), Yancey, Beau, Matthew, Brittany, April, Christopher, and Phillip; 18 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild and many nieces, nephews, and friends. A graveside funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, 5 May, at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens by Pastor Nelson Fields. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 5 to 6 p.m. at Baker Foster Funeral Home, Bennett's Creek Chapel, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk, VA. Condolences may be registered at www.bakerfoster.com. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Delia E. Shifflett | |---------|---------------------------| | Age | 82 | | Birth | 1931 (estimated); Unknown | | Death | 29 April 2014; Suffolk | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|------------------------|----------------| | Delia E. Shifflett | Decedent | Suffolk, VA | | James E. Shifflett | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Bonnie S. Davenport | Predeceased Child | -- | | Richard Shifflett | Predeceased Child | -- | | Christopher Shifflett | Predeceased Child | -- | | Nicholas Shifflett | Predeceased Grandchild | -- | | Betty Jones Hamilton | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Howard Jones | Sibling | Unknown | | Marty Jones | Sibling's Spouse | Unknown | | Robert (Bobby) Jones | Sibling | Unknown | | Karen Jones | Sibling's Spouse | Unknown | | Joann Bakelaar | Sibling | Unknown | | Linda Hill | Sibling | Unknown | | Wayne Hill | Sibling's Spouse | Unknown | | Bobby Hamilton | Brother-in-law | Unknown | | Joyce Blount | Sister-in-law | Unknown | | Barbara Freemon | Child | Nashville, TN | | Allen Freemon | Child's Spouse | Nashville, TN | | Beverly Morgan | Child | Chesapeake, VA | | Frank Morgan | Child's Spouse | Chesapeake, VA | | Bridget Bunting | Child | Suffolk, VA | | Bruce Bunting | Child's Spouse | Suffolk, VA | | James (Nikki) | Grandchild | Unknown | | Shannon (Donnie) | Grandchild | Unknown | | Brian (Kelly) | Grandchild | Unknown | | Kacey | Grandchild | Unknown | | Frank Jr. (Acada) | Grandchild | Unknown | | Tyler (Christina) | Grandchild | Unknown | | Terri (Rodney) | Grandchild | Unknown | | Yancey | Grandchild | Unknown | | Beau | Grandchild | Unknown | | Matthew | Grandchild | Unknown | | Brittany | Grandchild | Unknown | | April | Grandchild | Unknown | | Christopher | Grandchild | Unknown | | Phillip | Grandchild | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Delia E. Shifflett was described as a loving and caring mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend with a heart of gold. 2. She had 18 great-grandchildren. 3. She had 1 great-great-grandchild. 4. She had many nieces, nephews, and friends.