May 29, 2021
May 29, 2021
An Elegant Lady in so many different ways.
In the wee hours of Memorial Day, our adorable mother passed away. We were with her all week long, and we were able to say our goodbyes in the most beautiful way. Absolutely nothing was left unsaid. It's all made more tolerable because we know she is now where she has wanted to be for a long time. And she is finally free of the frail body that was failing her so. Knowing she is free helps our heart, but the tears still flow. We love you, mom. You are our sweet angel.
There will be an intimate memorial service for immediate family. We invite everyone to pay respects by sharing memories on this site. We have also received inquiries regarding flowers or donations. For those interested, please visit the Bible Study Fellowship webpage to see how to make a donation in her honor: https://www.bsfinternational.org/ways-to-donate.
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January 16, 2021
January 16, 2021
She was a beautiful gracious elegant lady with impeccable manners and grace.
Just being near and close to her was always a lesson as to what we all should
be like.
I always looked forward calling her on her birthday and other special occasions.
I take comfort in knowing that she is now at a far better place than we are.
Just being near and close to her was always a lesson as to what we all should
be like.
I always looked forward calling her on her birthday and other special occasions.
I take comfort in knowing that she is now at a far better place than we are.
May 29, 2020
May 29, 2020
She was an Elegant Beautiful Lady with Impeccable manners. She reminded me of my mother in so many ways. She loved me reminding her of that.
Rest assured, we will all be together on day.
Rest assured, we will all be together on day.
April 15, 2020
April 15, 2020
I miss you every single day.
January 16, 2018
January 16, 2018
Today Mom would have been 89 years old. She hated birthdays but she was forever young. She left a beautiful legacy through her children, granddaughter, great granddaughter, extended family and friends. A total class act. Love you Mom. Happy Birthday!!! I am celebrating your true joy of being in heaven with God.
June 14, 2017
June 14, 2017
Doris, I'm so sorry about your Mother. May God rest her soul Rest In Peace Deloris.
June 2, 2017
June 2, 2017
Such a class act! I loved Dolores very much even though time and distance separated us, I always thought of her with love and humor. She introduced me to kiwi in the early 80's and we laughed all through lunch that day. I can still hear her laughter. Love her joy, her love of family and life. Even in tragic circumstances, we laughed together and got through a very tense time with humor. So sorry for your loss Nikki, George and Jett. For sure she will be missed
June 2, 2017
June 2, 2017
Like us, whoever had known Dolores will miss her a lot. Words cannot suffice to tell who she really was. A true christian, our dear friend MG was one of the kindest, respectful, honest, giving, and most loving persons we ever met in America.
She was so close to people, including ordinary people like me, Rose, one of her caregivers. Always grateful, she also was so compassionate and ready to give that she could not afford having meal alone at home without sharing with people around her.
With remarkable courage, she was ready to leave this world and meet her little Jesus as well as her other beloved ones she was truly missing.
You really deserve our tears and prayers, Dolores. R.I.P.
Your dear friends Rose and Nassy.
She was so close to people, including ordinary people like me, Rose, one of her caregivers. Always grateful, she also was so compassionate and ready to give that she could not afford having meal alone at home without sharing with people around her.
With remarkable courage, she was ready to leave this world and meet her little Jesus as well as her other beloved ones she was truly missing.
You really deserve our tears and prayers, Dolores. R.I.P.
Your dear friends Rose and Nassy.
June 1, 2017
June 1, 2017
Delores my friend, the angels in heaven welcome you as God's delicate and precious rose. I miss you so much, but God need you more. It was a pleasure knowing you and taking care of you. We had so much good days together. When you smile the whole world lights up. I will always love you and remember your laughter. Gone but not forgotten
June 1, 2017
June 1, 2017
We are grateful for having met Delores just about 11 years ago. What a special lady! She was so kind, considerate and gentle in all her ways. There was always a certain style and elegance that flowed from her that elevated everyone else around her. If you wanted to have a clear and savvy opinion on any issues in your life, she was the one that you could be sure would give you the truth, but in a very gentle and loving way. She always told us to "say it with love". She has impacted our lives in so many ways. We will miss her dearly.
June 1, 2017
June 1, 2017
To our beloved Delores (MG) you will be missed but knowing you are in a better place leaves us less saddened. You have touched so many lives with you kind words, wisdom your contagious smile, and your deep faith, until we meet again. With much love Sal and Heidy
June 1, 2017
June 1, 2017
She was the epitome of elegance and grace, full of wisdom, strength, kindness, peace, love and joy. All of these qualities wrapped up in one person. That was my aunt. I'm always going to admire what a great lady she was. I'm so grateful that she was such a big part of my life, and for everything I've learned through her wisdom. I am so going to miss her incredible, infectious laugh. But I am especially going to miss all of our talks sharing about the Lord and His goodness. That was our favorite thing to do. She couldn’t wait to be with Him. And now she is with Him, experiencing His presence, in euphoria, forever. That's why I rejoice, and I'm so happy for her, because it can’t get any better than that. I love you aunt Butch. I will always miss you. Barbara Mahramus
June 1, 2017
June 1, 2017
We will always remember the kind, gracious lady with the wonderful smile whenever she greeted us. She loved her family deeply and was loved in return. May she rest in peace.
May 31, 2017
May 31, 2017
She was the valiant mother to the end. Always protecting her children. She refused to leave until she was alone. She waited until everyone left to get a couple of hours of sleep and even waited until I was out of the room for less than one minute. She didn't want us to see her go. She loved us deeply. One of a kind. Total class! Love you Mom.
May 31, 2017
May 31, 2017
Mrs P, your radiant smile and bright eyes, your warmth, your humor, and the loving welcome you always offered meant so much to me as a young woman. I can see that you passed all these qualities to Jett, and that you also shared your capacity for love with Jett and Nildo together. What gifts you gave to us. Love and peace to you and yours.
May 31, 2017
May 31, 2017
Aunt Butch was my favorite aunt! I always looked so forward to seeing her when she came to visit us Lewis kids. She brought zest
and life and love with her when she came. She always showed a genuine interest in all of us and it made me feel very loved. She was fun and gorgeous. What a beautiful soul inside and out. She will be missed. Love and prayers to you all!
and life and love with her when she came. She always showed a genuine interest in all of us and it made me feel very loved. She was fun and gorgeous. What a beautiful soul inside and out. She will be missed. Love and prayers to you all!
May 31, 2017
May 31, 2017
Aunt Butch was my favorite aunt! I always looked so forward to seeing her when she came to visit us Lewis kids. She brought zest
and life and love with her when she came. She always showed a genuine interest in all of us and it made me feel very loved. She was fun and gorgeous. What a beautiful soul inside and out. She will be missed. Love and prayers to you all!
and life and love with her when she came. She always showed a genuine interest in all of us and it made me feel very loved. She was fun and gorgeous. What a beautiful soul inside and out. She will be missed. Love and prayers to you all!
May 31, 2017
May 31, 2017
My favorite aunt! I always was so excited to see her when she came to visit us Lewis kids. She truly brought zest and life and love. She always showed a genuine interest in what we were involved in and how we were doing, which made you feel loved. What a beautiful gorgeous Soul inside and out. She will be missed. Love and prayers to you all!
May 31, 2017
May 31, 2017
My favorite aunt! I'm sorry I couldn't have seen her more often! She really brought zest, life and love with her when she came to visit us Lewis kids. What a beautiful, gorgeous soul. She always showed genuine interest in everyone, which made you feel loved. She will be missed. Love and prayers to you all!
May 31, 2017
May 31, 2017
As one of George's fraternity brothers, I first met Delores while we were in college at UA. We often swung by the Pihakis' home on our many trips to Birmingham, just stopping in for a brief visit. She was always so interested in our crazy college lives, asking numerous questions, and listening expectantly with a gleam in her eyes! I had to drop out of school in my junior year due to a severe illness and 9 weeks of hospitalization, and when I was finally released from the hospital, the Pihakis family took me with them on an excursion to Vegas over the Christmas holidays. What a treat that was!!! She was a woman of great dignity who lived life to the fullest and I believe left this earth with no regrets. What a fabulous lady! Blessings of peace and grace! Delores, you put much more into life than you took out of it...you will be remembered in the most endearing of ways!
May 31, 2017
May 31, 2017
Dolores was a beautiful great lady. She was an inspiration to all of us. She always was ready to laugh and have a good time even when our family had the worse time. We will miss her
May 31, 2017
May 31, 2017
What a blessing that I got to see you one more time and to say good bye. I will never forget all the time we spent together and what a sweet, classy, and amazing woman you were. I really enjoyed our trips to Orlando to see you, and I was always sad to leave you. Thanks for accepting me into your family, and for everything you've done for Jett and me. You were like the mother that I never had.
I miss you deeply!
I miss you deeply!
May 31, 2017
May 31, 2017
I was only lucky enough to meet Butch a few times but she was always lovely, stylish and full of life. I have heard wonderful stories about her over the years. She raised amazing kids and was loved by everyone. She will be truly missed. May her memory be eternal.
May 31, 2017
May 31, 2017
Having Dolores for my dear friend for so many years has enriched my life in so many ways. She was my teacher, my counsel and a true friend who could listen and share her words of wisdom when I needed them most.
She has been a shinning light in my life, my "soul" friend, my best friend. Dolores, I miss you and I love you dearly.
Until we meet again.
Betty
She has been a shinning light in my life, my "soul" friend, my best friend. Dolores, I miss you and I love you dearly.
Until we meet again.
Betty
May 31, 2017
May 31, 2017
I loved my Aunt Butch! She was loving and giving and fun and wise and my life was richer for having her and her beautiful family in it.
May 31, 2017
May 31, 2017
You and George have given us so many wonderful memories. You've always been such a classy and gracious lady. Am very proud you have in some way been a part of my life. PEACE
May 31, 2017
May 31, 2017
God bless you all with peace and comfort as you say farewell, if only for a little while, to your precious mom.
May 31, 2017
May 31, 2017
Susan and I loved her very much. She was a wonderful lady and a joy to be with. She and her beloved husband are now together forever. May they both now rest in peace.
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May 29, 2021
May 29, 2021
An Elegant Lady in so many different ways.
January 16, 2021
January 16, 2021
She was a beautiful gracious elegant lady with impeccable manners and grace.
Just being near and close to her was always a lesson as to what we all should
be like.
I always looked forward calling her on her birthday and other special occasions.
I take comfort in knowing that she is now at a far better place than we are.
Just being near and close to her was always a lesson as to what we all should
be like.
I always looked forward calling her on her birthday and other special occasions.
I take comfort in knowing that she is now at a far better place than we are.
May 29, 2020
May 29, 2020
She was an Elegant Beautiful Lady with Impeccable manners. She reminded me of my mother in so many ways. She loved me reminding her of that.
Rest assured, we will all be together on day.
Rest assured, we will all be together on day.
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