Delores Lee Parker Ruth, 81, of Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Kindred Hospital North Florida, Green Cove Springs. The daughter of Cornelius McCracken and Evelyn (Aiken) Williams, she was born on Saturday, March 19, 1938 in Satsuma. She was educated in the Putnam County School District at Central Academy. Delores was a member of Pentecostal Church of God in Christ, where she faithfully served on the Prayer Band. She loved listening to gospel music, sitting on the porch, and spending time with family.

In addition to her parents, Delores was preceded in eternal rest by her son, Angelo McCracken, Sr.; granddaughters, Angela McCracken, Camille McCracken; grandson, Cleo Parker, III.

She leaves to cherish her memories forever: daughters, Diane Moore, Jacksonville; Shirley Moore, Loretta McCracken, Karen McCracken, Lisa Parker; all of Palatka; sons, Cleo (Sharon) Parker, Augusta, GA; Leo (Sasonia) Parker, Jacksonville; sisters, Linda Wright, Atlanta, GA; Mary McCracken Boone, Ocala; brothers, Charles McCracken, St. Petersburg; James Harvey McCracken, Palatka; Lorenzo McCracken, Ocala; god-children, Anthony "Amp" Hightower, Fred and Ellen Douglas, "like a daughter," Joyce Banks; dear friend, Cora Hightower; 21 grandchildren; 40 great grandchildren, 11 great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbors.

Visitation of family and friends will be 5-7 p.m. on Friday, August 30, at Pentecostal Church of God in Christ, 624 North 9th Street, Palatka, Elder Earl Matthews, Pastor. Homegoing Celebration will be 1 p.m., Saturday, August 31, at Mt. Tabor First Baptist Church, 4909 St. Johns Avenue, Palatka. Elder Johnny Shaw, Retired Pastor of Pentecostal Church of God in Christ, is the eulogist. Interment will be in Resthaven Cemetery, San Mateo.