Delilah Mae May, lovingly known as Granny or Aunt Do, age 85, of Shelby, died Monday, November 30, 2009 at the Crestwood Care Center.
She was born February 7, 1924 in Rowan County, Kentucky the daughter of the late Asa and Roxie (Forman) Perry. She was a certified nursing assistant at CrestwoodCareCenter for 22 years. She was a founding member of the First Church of God where she was a daycare and Sunday school teacher for many years.
She is survived by a son and his wife: Thomas and Kathleen May of Fremont; 2 grandsons and their wives: Thomas and Jessica May of Tiffin, Timothy and Julie May of Maine; 8 great grandchildren including Courtney Nicole; a brother: Charles Perry of Noblesville, IN; Nieces and Nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Calvin Perry and her husband, Robert W. May on May 28, 1976.
Friends may call on Thursday, December 3, 2009, from Noon – 1:00 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby where funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM by Rev. Rich Cloyed. Burial will be in OaklandCemetery in Shelby. Memorial expressions may be made to the First Church of God. The family would appreciate on-line condolences at
penwellfuneralhome.com/
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Family: tom and kathy may
Name: evie
Date: 09-12-01
Condolence:
tom and kathy please know you are in my thoughts and prayers god bless you both and your families…..evie
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Family: Delilah Mae (Perry) May
Name: Dale and Sylvia
Date: 09-12-01
Condolence:
Dear Tom and Kathie,
Sending lots of love, hugs and prayers. May God’s peace fill you and stay with you during this stressful time.
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Family: “Grannie” Mae May
Name: Ken and Marilyn Kerik
Date: 09-12-01
Condolence:
Although we never got to meet her, we felt like she was a friend and family through the stories of Tom and Kathy.
We send our deepest sympathies for your loss and know that she is at peace in the hands of our Lord and Saviour.
May God bless you all and guide you through this time.
Ken, Marilyn and Scott Kerik too.
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Family: Tom May
Name: Bud & Irene
Date: 09-12-01
Condolence:
You are in our thoughts & prayers @ this time. God bless
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Family: Tom & Kathie
Name: Jean Todd
Date: 09-12-02
Condolence:
I am sorry to hear of your mother passing, you are in my prayers.
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Family: Delilah May
Name: Stephanie Payne Triplett
Date: 09-12-02
Condolence:
Tom & Kathie, your Mother was such a wonderful person. She took care of my Father when He was in Crestwood. I always was so glad when I walked in the door at Crestwood & saw your Mother, because I knew Dad was going to get excellent care that night. May She Rest In Peace.
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Family: Delilah May
Name: Ron & Loretta Street
Date: 09-12-02
Condolence:
Hey guys, we are so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing, but by golly we know where she is and what she is doing huh….sitting right there at the feet of Jesus! So don’t be frowning, put a smile on and see her there, at peace with our Precious Lord!
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Family: Delilah May
Name: Cathy (Foreman) Moulder/Joan Foreman
Date: 09-12-02
Condolence:
Tom & family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Delilah will always be in our hearts. We send our Deepest Sympathy to you.