Datha Stallworth

Datha Lee (Dean) Stallworth 1915-2011 Two world wars, the Great Depression, the Women's Civil and Human Rights movements are but a few challenges that robbed and crippled society's earth wide. But, a woman of color would face the ultimate of those as suffering as suffering and perseverance would mean success. And, so Datha Lee Dean began her journey at her birth on March 15, 1915. That journey can be summed up this way. Datha also know as Ms. Lee and "T" provided a legacy of what a woman truly should be. Embodied within her loving spirit was a mom, a sister, and most importantly a caring friend with the ability to bring civility to the lives of people but foremost to children during what is now termed stressful situations. It was quite common to take a trip through the woods, bake a "scratch" cake, make some homemade blackberry wine, or simply to pick a handful of "rabbit" tobacco, all in an effort to soothe the frustrated soul. And when more intervention was needed, she and Mr. Paul would gather us up and head on a journey to Aunt Dolls. Simply stated "T" was love and was always available. Although challenged she successfully filled the void between parenting and parenthood, an enduring quality that resulted in wholesome development. Datha Lee (Dean) Stallworth of Pensacola, Florida was preceded in death by her husband Robert Stallworth and her siblings. She is survived by two sons, Eura Lee "Prince" Stallworth and Claude "Bill" Stallworth; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Eura Lee and his wife Loretta live in Chesapeake, VA. They have 7 children; Donald Stallworth, Linda Stallworth, Michael Stallworth, Ernest Stallworth, Rochelle Stallworth-Smith, Melvin Stallworth, and Dana Stallworth. There are 16 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Claude and his wife Zettie "Jean" live in Pensacola, FL. They have two children. Claude Anthony Stallworth, Maj (ret) Marine Corps, and Renita Stallworth Savage, SFC (ret) Army. There are 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. The family would like to give a special "Thank you" to Niece Dora Jones, caregiver. Thank you for taking care of our Momma. You cared for her in her time of need and you kept us when we were children. To say thank you isn't nearly enough, we really appreciate all that you have done and continue to do for our family. At the start of this obituary are two dates and they are separated by a dash. Although this dash seems insignificant, here it covers 96 years of living. In that dash is each of you, we thank you for being there and thank you for being here. Our family truly appreciates your continued support as this chapter in life comes to a close.

Visitation

Visitation

Rose Lawn Funeral Home
2942 Gulf Breeze Parkway
Gulf Breeze, FL  32563
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
10:00 AM

Service

Funeral Service

Rose Lawn Funeral Home
2942 Gulf Breeze Parkway
Gulf Breeze, FL  32563
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
11:00 AM

Cemetery

Burial

Rose Lawn Cemetery
2942 Gulf Breeze Parkway
Gulf Breeze, FL  32563