Delores C. Dutton

DEACONESS DELORES E. (CUSTIS) DUTTON, was born November 24th, 1931 to William and Beatrice Mackel (both deceased). She left this earthly home for her heavenly home on August 13, 2020.

A native of Baltimore City, she was educated in the Baltimore City Public Schools. Deaconess Dutton was a Teachers Assistant at Sharp Lendenhall for 40 years. She was a volunteer before they hired her. She donated curtains for the pupil pit and the windows at 1517 North Gay Street. Deaconess Dutton was a Charter Member, a member of the Deaconess Ministry and a member of the New Unity Choir. As a chair member, she could  and would sing. Deaconess Dutton was a Sunday School Teacher and she loved what she did. She always told the Primary Class about the Lord and how he sent Jesus to die for us all. Deaconess Delores Dutton and her husband, Deacon Thomas Dutton (who proceeded her in death) use to clean the church until they got older. Deaconess and Deacon Dutton would change the flowers on the table by the organ for Communion Service and all the church services. They would also do the windows at 3300 Elmira Avenue.

She leaves to mourn her memoirs: Yvonne L. Briscoe (Larry); Joanne Watty, Janice Custis, James E. Custis Jr. (Tammy), Sharon Butcher (Eddie), Adam Custis, her two sons, Michael Custis and Eric Custis (who proceeded her in death); her sister, Geraldine Boyer and her two sisters, Vivian Mackel  and Patricia Mackel, brother, Avon Mackel (who proceeded her in death); extended family, Brenda Washington and Patricia Dutton and a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-great grandchildren. Deaconess, Delores Dutton will be missed and was truly loved.