Imogene Delape

A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial for Imogene Frances Delape, 89 of Cookeville, was held Saturday, February 6 at 12 Noon at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church with Father Aby B. Thanickal officiating. Interment followed in Crest Lawn Cemetery. Her family received friends Saturday from 11 AM until service time at the church. Mrs. Delape died Wednesday morning, February 3, 2021 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born June 19, 1931 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Raymond and Madeline Stamm O'Connor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael John Delape, Sr. and a son, Michael John Delape, Jr. Mrs. Delape was a homemaker and member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. She always had a welcoming spirit and especially enjoyed time spent with family and friends. Survivors include daughter, Veronica Waites of Byrdstown; sons, Kim Henry (Anita) Delape of Monterey, Darren Delape of Cookeville; brothers, Ray (Freida) O'Connor and John (Joan) O'Connor all of Cookeville; nine grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Michael Delape, Christopher Delape, Collin Delape, Donovan Waites, Gage Delape and Caleb Delape. Due to COVID-19, social distancing measures were in place. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Dyer Chapel. Dyer Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements (931)526-7158. You may share your thoughts and memories at www.dyerfh.com