Delores Wellington, age 84, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at her home in Clinton, Missouri.
Delores Helene Wellington was born on March 30, 1940 in Van Buren, Missouri. Delores was the oldest of 2 sisters. Her mother Neva Brannum preceded her in death, as well as her husband of 53 years George Wellington, and 3 sons Jeffrey Huckleberry, Richard Huckleberry, and Gregory Huckleberry. Delores was a stay-at-home mother of 7 children, 6 boys and 1 girl. She loved her children and was a wonderful mother.
She will be truly missed by her friends and family. Delores was a very devout Christian who loved Christ above and beyond measure. Delores was an example to everyone of how faith in Christ is the Key to life.
Survivors include her three sons, Steven Huckleberry of Independence, Missouri, Charles Huckleberry and his wife Maria of Clinton, Missouri, and Samuel Wellington and his wife Mellisa of Kingsville, Missouri, her daughter Jennifer Rucker of Clinton, Missouri, two sisters, Wanda Thompson and Donna McFarland both of Missouri, 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Celebration of Life services were held August 28, 2024 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton with Rev. David Mills officiating. Special music included “Midnight Cry, Looking for a City and Jesus, Just the Mention of Your Name.” Interment followed in Elmwood Cemetery, Kansas City, MO.
Services were under the direction of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, MO.
