Dorothy Delores Sledge

Dorothy Delores (nee Daniels) Sledge, affectionately known as “Sister Sledge”, age, 81 of Crown Point passed away September 28, 2024. She was the first of three children born to the union of Lennie and Will Daniels who both preceded her in death as did her brother William David Daniels. Dorothy professed her love of the Lord at an early age. She later joined the Salvation Army Euclid Avenue Corps until her transition. Dorothy was educated in the St. Louis Public Schools graduating from Charles Sumner High School in January 1961. She also attended Homer G. Phillips School of Nursing. During her high school years Dorothy met and later married Artemus Wallace April 12, 1964. To this union one child was born, Artemus Lorenzo Wallace. She later met and married Richard Paris Sledge III on August 24, 1985, who also preceded her in death. Dorothy was a very dedicated employee of Western Electric, Southwestern Bell/ AT&T for 40+ years. She also worked part time for Famous Barr and Saks Fifth Ave. In her spare time (whenever she had any) Dorothy volunteered as a Hillsdale Board Commissioner for the Hillsdale Housing Authority. She also worked as an Election Worker over many years. During her lifetime Dorothy participated in various church activities at the Salvation Army Euclid Avenue Corps such as the Songsters, Girl Guard Leader, Women’s Home League, Missionary Sgt., and Decorating Coordinator. In reality she thoroughly enjoyed teaching Arts and Crafts, Sunday School with the young children, sewing, interior design and computer programming. Dorothy leaves to cherish her memory her son, Artemus Lorenzo Wallace of Crown Point, In.; grandson Jaiden Wallace of Crown Point, In.; one brother Keith Daniels of St. Louis, Mo.; one sister-in-law Sandra J. Simmons of St. Louis, Mo.; one brother -in-law Edward Brown of St. louis, Mo., bonus sisters Valeria Coleman of Greenville, SC, Meredith Hinton, Rita Hinton-Shields, and Gwendolyn Hinton Savage all of St. Louis, Mo.; Goddaughter Karen Runnels-Webb of Oklahoma City, Ok.; Godson Donnie Savage Jr. of St. Louis, Mo. Bonus niece Karen Miller of Crown Point, In. Long time friends LuVon Runnels of Oklahoma City, Ok. and Brenda (William) Murphy of St. Louis, Mo. Special Care Givers Verna Hallett, Kristy Warran, Andrea Erb, and VNA Hospice Care. In addition to a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. A visitation will take place on Friday, October 4, 2024, from 2 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 6 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, In. www.burnsfuneral.com. Your kind expression of sympathy is gratefully acknowledged and deeply appreciated. Your thoughtfulness will always be remembered.

Dorothy Delores Sledge

February 8, 1943 - September 28, 2024