Delphia May Wilson Duckworth was born November 27, 1930 in Warsaw, Missouri, the daughter of Forrest and Pearl Ireland Wilson. She grew up in the Warsaw area where she attended school.
On October 2, 1948 Delphia was united in marriage to Winton Duckworth, Jr. To this union two sons were born Lonny and Michael Duckworth.
Delphia was a hard-working farm wife, mother, and grandmother who loved her family. She delighted in doing things for her family and for friends, especially cooking. She was a great cook. She loved trying new recipes and cooking from scratch. Delphia also enjoyed her flowers, especially the african violets. Her home was full of all her plants. When she was hard at work on the farm or caring for her plants, she would enjoy quilting, needlework, and crocheting.
While Delphia was cared for other people, she was a very private and determined person. She will be missed by her family and friends.
Delphia was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Ellen Tucker, son Michael Duckworth, and her husband Winton Duckworth, Jr. She is survived by her son Lonny Duckworth and wife Marilyn, daughter-in-law Susan Duckworth, four grandchildren, Brian Duckworth, Kelly Strong, Cole Duckworth, and Rachel Dercher, along with 10 great-grandchildren.
