Obituary posted by : Carmen Stallworth-Clark , Daughter | Person Description: | A Time To Be Born:
| Lether Ann Chambers was born in Bishopville, South Carolina on June 26, 1937 to Estelle White. Lether also had two brothers that preceded her in death: Lucious White and Willie White. She also had an adopted brother, Felix White that also preceded her in death. A Time to Learn: Lether was educated through the South Carolina Public School System. Lether brushed up on her skills by attending training through her local union, 1199C were she later worked in the Food Service Department at Hahnemann University. A Time to Love: Lether Ann Chambers met Ollie Stallworth, Sr. at the Cornerstone Baptist Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They married in March of 1964 at Wayland Temple in Philadelphia, PA. Through their union Ollie Sr. and Lether gave birth to one son, Mark and five daughters, Cynthia, Sherry, Clara, Carmen and Christelle. Lether (also referred to as Nana) also has the following stepchildren, Ollie Jr., Beatrice (deceased), Gregory (deceased), Barbara and Patricia. One grandchild preceded her in death, Shegun Yusuf Alagabo and step-grandchild Patricia Nicole. Lether (Nana) loved her family very much and everybody loved her. A Time To Serve: She was a devoted servant for the Lord and a dedicated member of the Deliverance Evangelistic Church. In earlier years Mother Stallworth as she was known to her church family, attended the Spirit & Truth COGIC and Victory Community Baptist Church. Mother Stallworth was very known to be compassionate to others and anointed. She recognized Jesus Christ as her personal savior and enjoyed attending Tuesday morning bible teachings with Rev. Helen Parks and 7:00 a.m. Sunday Services with Pastor Wesley Pinnock and many of the ministries at DEC. A Time To Work: Lether worked in the hospitality industry for the majority of her life. She worked for a number of Philadelphia Restaurants and healthcare centers in food service. She worked primarily for Hahnemann University for over 10 years and retired. In previous years, she worked alongside her husband, Ollie Sr. as part of his cleaning crew for Colonial Beef Company. A Time To Give: Lether was much loved and respected by her family as well as the Germantown community in which she lived. She was known for her cooking skills in the kitchen and at times would feed many family and friends that came to visit. She always opened her home to others. There was always something on the stove! She was well-known to the neighbors of Knox and Manheim Streets as “Mrs. Stallworth” or “Nana”. A Time To Die: Lether “Nana” lost her fight with cancer on January 16, 2007 at 2:43 a.m. with her children around her sleeping at her beside. Although she lost the fight with cancer, she was victorious because she is in heaven with the love of her life and soul mate, Ollie Sr. rejoicing, shouting and singing with the Lord. A Time to Continue Her Legacy and Cherish: Lether “Nana” leaves behind to cherish her memory and continue her legacy: One son, Mark; five daughters, Cynthia, Sherry, Clara, Carmen and Christelle; One stepson, Ollie Jr.; two stepdaughters: Barbara and Patricia. One step-daughter-in-law, Rosalind and two son-in-laws, Lamont and Robert, Jr. First cousin & close friend: Ada Bell Brown. Grandchildren: Vertone, Kaisha, Ayo, Sabree, Shaina, Calvin, April, Carey, Jocelyn, Melissa, Nia (Timothy), Harry, Christian, Grace and Ruth. Step-grand children: Antonio, Eduardo, Conchetta, Hubert, Jr., Christopher, Caryn, Stephone, Cordelia, Shanaya, Selena, Adrena, 29 great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and treasured friends. Service Information: | HOME GOING SERVICES
Tuesday, January 22, 2007 at 11:00 a.m.
Viewing: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
DELIVERANCE EVANGELISTIC CHURCH
2001 W. Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19132
Rev. Benjamin Smith, Sr., Founder
Rev. Glen Spaulding, Senior Pastor
|  Contributor : Carmen, Daughter | To all that read this obituary, I wish you many blessings and healing. God is a healer, deliverer and friend. There is hope, because there is a God. Love Carmen Contributor : Sherry Melissa Jamison I know my mother was married to Mr. Ollie Stallworth, Senior in March 1961, what wonderful conversion me and my mom had about her wedding ceremony. Ms. Lether, I really miss you! Contributor : Cynthia Stallwrth - First Bor Words nor actions can truly express what my mother means to me! She was a BLESSING to me and my children! May her soul Rest In Peace! Contributor : Your Carmen, Daughter Mom, I miss you this Mother's Day and I know your birthday is approaching soon. The past couple of months have been very hard for me without you. I miss talking and laughing with you every day. NO ONE, AND I MEAN NO ONE WILL EVER TAKE YOUR PLACE! You only get one mother and I am so glad I cherished and had you as mine. Nia miss you too Mommy. Rob said Hey! We love you Nana! Carmie Contributor : Carmen, daugther and Nia As I celebrated your birthday yesterday and Nia's birthday today, I remember how you was with me in the delivery room with Nia and how you prayed for me. Thank you for always being there for us. We love and miss you so much. Kisses and hugs. Carmen and Nia. 6-27-2007 Contributor : Mark A. Stallworth, Son TO my Mother----I miss you so very very much, even thought I go through this life, I run across some people that reflects you so very much in so many ways.....Our choir was singing in Boscov's in the Fairgrounds Square Mall during the Christmas season, a lady walked right in front of me as I was singing with the choir and I got emotional for a brief moment, then kept on singing as I usually Do.....then I just sang for our 25th Annual Gospel jubilee thais past Sunday, and then again, another lady was in the audience, reflecting you.....then i know that you are looking at me from Heaven's view cheering me on......look forward to seeing you in the rapture!!!!!! Contributor : MARK STALLWORTH HELLO MOM----I WAS JUST THINKING OF YOU TODAY. | ||||||||||||||