Delores Elaine Morning

Delores Elaine Johnson Morning of Richmond, VA joined the heavenly choir on August 6, 2016. She was born in New Kent, VA on May 21, 1941 to the late James McKinley & Sisley Lillian Moore Johnson. She was the eighth of 14 children. Delores was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 44 years, Frank Morning, two sisters (Missouri & Elnora) and her brothers (Jimmy, John, Sam & Andrew). In her youth, Delores joined Union Baptist Church in Charles City, VA. Always being a giving person, she enjoyed reading to her younger siblings in the evenings. Delores also loved music (her favorites-Country, Blues and Gospel)-she and her sister Elnora were well known for their musical talent in high school. In 1962, Delores was united in holy matrimony with Frank York Morning and their union was blessed with three children (Valerie, Charles and Connie). Delores and Frank invested in two restaurants in Plainfield, NJ names Frank’s and Blue Moon. Plus, she worked for Ma Bell for 29 years and retired in 1999 from Verizon. She initially worked as a telephone operator and later as secretary for NJ Bell with Union CWA 1011. Delores was also a life-long learner, in 1992 she earned a certificate in Office Automation from The Cittone Institute, and she also took classes in nursing, sewing, swimming and flower arrangement. Delores was a famed cook with her family- in particular-her clam chowder. She also loved “old TV”- Gunsmoke & Bonanza. In 1996, Delores returned to Richmond area in order to easily enjoy family gatherings esp, singing, dancing, & joking with her family. She joined St. Paul’s Baptist, and in later years she began to worship at Union again with her sisters. Even as her health began to fail-her focus was on others’ welfare and continued to assist by fixing meals. She leaves to treasure her memories;3 children:Valerie Morning Jennings-Richmond,VA; Charles Morning;Connie Morning Johnson,& a devoted son-in-law,Vincent Johnson-all of Plainfield,NJ; 3 grandchildren(spouse);Christopher Morning(Hope),Octavia & Kyle Johnson;1 great-grandchild;Arielle Morning;7 sisters(spouse);Lillie Mae Wilson,Marice Harris,Estelle Cotman,Florence Gary,Beatrice Smith(Joe),Barbara Otey,Shirley Crump;one brother-in-law;John Morning;a devoted friend,Arthur "Jimmy" Cotman;five step children & their families;John Jerry,Frank(deceased)& Anna Morning,Barbara Morning Henderson-all of Denver,CO; and a host of nieces,nephews,cousins,other relatives and friends.

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Delores Elaine Morning

May 22, 1941 - August 6, 2016