Erma L. Delp, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV. The family would like to express their appreciation for their kindness and care that she received while there.
Erma was born on December 1, 1929, in Josephine, WV. She was the daughter of the late William Hornsby and Dathnal Bolen Hornsby.
She was a devoted wife to the late Robert (Bill) Delp and a special mother to their five children.
Also preceding her in death were brothers, Herald Dean Hornsby and Gerald “Tommy” Hornsby; sisters, Dorrine Hornsby and Terry Lynn Hornsby Bowling and Marquetta “Kitty” Hornsby Hungate.
Those left to cherish her memory include 5 children, daughters, Brenda Pack and husband Jim of Daniels, Barbara Lusk and husband Frank of Sevierville, TN., Pamela Rakes Widow of Tommy of Shady Springs, Patricia (Patty) Wilson and husband Matthew of Seymour, TN. and son Russell (Rusty) Delp and wife Joyce of Beckley.
She was the proud grandmother to 8 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild with the second due in October 2018.
A special sister Jill Perkins and husband, John of Cool Ridge. Jill spent days and nights with our mother helping take care of her and we as a family want her to know how much we love and appreciate her.
Four brothers, Darrell Hornsby and his wife Dottie of Flat Top, Billy Hornsby and his wife Diane of Josephine, Kenneth Hornsby widower of Yevonne Hornsby of Josephine, and Gary Hornsby and his wife Geraldine of Odd.
We also want to acknowledge four special friends, Rosie Lindsey, for always being there with countless phone calls, love and prayer. Sandra Williams and Pam Garretson for all their visits and the special gifts. Also to Wallace and Marlene Mayard for their visits and prayers with mom.
Graveside rites will be held on Monday, August 20, 2018 at 2:45 pm at Blue ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity, WV, with Pastor Wayne Wicker officiating.
In lieu of flowers we are asking donations be made to Hope Ministries, Pastor Wayne Wicker, 110 Harvey Street, Beckley, WV 25801
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