Dalph Aiken

Dalph “Daffy” Gates Aiken
BIRTH 19 May 1921
Person County, North Carolina, USA
DEATH 24 Jul 2020 (aged 99)
Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, USA
BURIAL
Maplewood Cemetery
Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, USA
PLOT Section 17
MEMORIAL ID 240298751 · View Source
MEMORIAL
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Dalph Gates Aiken, 99, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020 at her home in Durham. She was born in Person Co., N.C., the daughter of the late James Woody Gates and Lena Rhew Gates. In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by her husband, Ervin Samuel Aiken; brother, Philip Gates; and son-in-law, Bobby R. Roberts.

Mrs. Aiken is survived by her daughter, Florence A. Roberts and husband Bobby R. Roberts (Deceased); son, Lynn E. Aiken and wife Mary P. Aiken of Yorktown VA; granddaughter, Mary Lynn Aiken Wilhite and husband Jason; great-granddaughter, Charlotte Lynn Wilhite; extended family, Valinda R. Hicks, Robbie Hicks and wife Jessica, Jeanna Danque and husband Brian, Barbara J. Roberts of Marietta GA; and special nieces and nephews.

Daffy was a friend of everyone and everyone was a friend to Daffy. She was a beautiful, kind and loving person. Her faith in God, family and friends was felt by all who knew her.

A special word of thanks to all who ministered to her.

A graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, July 27th at Maplewood Cemetery with Rev. Roy Garthwaite and Rev. Eric Burmahl officiating.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, each family household may sit together, but anyone not in your family must be at least 6 feet from you. Limited seating available; face coverings and social distancing will be required for all services and visitations. We ask that anyone experiencing cold/flu like symptoms to stay home.

Clements FH - July 27, 2020

Family Members
Parents
James Gates
James Woody Gates
1893–1957

Lena Gates
Lena Rhew Gates
1895–1989

Spouse
Ervin Aiken
Ervin Samuel Aiken
1917–1982

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