Ms. Delores Faye Taylor Pitts was born on September 13, 1944 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late William Elmer Taylor and Sylvia Taylor. She departed from this life to her Heavenly Home on Sunday, August 2, 2020.
Being the oldest girl of the siblings, Delores helped her parents with the many chores at home. Delores attended the newly desegregated Edmonson High School as a freshman and graduated from Carver Vocational High School in 1962 with a major in Business. Ms. Pitts enlisted in the United States Army in the Women's Army Corps where she qualified as a stenographer. After being discharged from the military she married Gregory Pitts and was blessed with two children.
She loved learning and studied at various institutions in Baltimore, Maryland. Ms. Pitts attained a Bachelor of Social Work Degree (BSW) from Coppin State University: a Masters in Social Work/Gerontology Degree (MSW) from the University of Maryland; Baltimore County. She continued her love for learning and received her Masters of Arts Degree in Teaching from Coppin State University. Delores Faye Taylor Pitts parlayed her studies into a long, successful, rewarding, and distinguished professional career. She enjoyed providing advocacy and support services to senior citizens in Baltimore, Maryland and Los Angeles, California.
The Lord Jesus Christ had a special assignment for Delores to do therefore her employment included: The Baltimore Office of Aging, Lafayette Square of Baltimore city as a social worker, Mount Claire Overlook, Baltimore, Maryland and Tabco Towers, Towson, Maryland as a Property Manager.
Her experience at the Office of Aging inspired her to become a social worker assisting senior citizens. While being a manager she was able to provide Sunday Services, Bible Study, Computer Classes, and other activities for the senior residents to participate in.
Delores was also a member of the Entrepreneurs on the Move. This organization encouraged seniors to develop and support small businesses within their community. For relaxation, Ms. Pitts enjoyed reading books, dubbing music on tapes that she freely shared with others. She also enjoyed needlepoint; a skill that allowed her to make crafts and gifts for her family and friends.
At an early age, Delores was baptized, served as an usher, and participated in Sunday School at Wayland Baptist Church under the pastoral leadership of William W. Payne and Rev. Edgar Henson.
She was also an encouragement, financial supporter, and member of Green Memorial Baptist Church and Victory in Jesus Baptist Church under the pastoral leadership of her brother, Pastor Randolph Taylor, Sr. and First Lady Uelah Taylor.
Ms. Delores Pitts was an on-going financial supporter who gave sound advice and encouragement to her brother and sister in-law when they started Victory Day School.
Delores was a humble servant of God whose highest calling was to serve others. Delores was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister. For her devoted service, God has called Delores Faye Taylor Pitts home to thank her for a job well done! The beautiful memories of Delores will be cherished by her son, Wayne Pitts (wife-Lyn), her daughter, Sharon Pitts McLeod (husband- Timothy); her siblings, Ernest Taylor (wife-Shirley), Sylvester Taylor (wife-Georgia), Brenda Harris, Randolph Taylor (wife-Uelah), and Rudolph Taylor (wife- Hilda), her grandchildren, Janai (husband- Stephen), Tamara, Kendra, and Jamari; her great grandchildren; Nire and Xavier; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
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