Delores Ann Addison Fountain . She passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Timpson.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Center First Pentecostal Church in Center.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Center First Pentecostal Church with Bro. Kirk Mayo officiating. Interment will follow at Old Salem Cemetery in Shelby County.

Delores was born February 6, 1946, at home in Shelby County, to Junior Brown and Buna Rachel Bailey Addison. Delores graduated from Joaquin High School and soon married Bobby Joe Fountain, Sr. After being stationed in Little Rock, Arkansas for a couple of years, they returned to Center, Texas. Here, they raised their family, worked, and enjoyed life. What a testimony she lived out. Her life was a perfect example of what a Christian should be. She never saw herself as better or above anyone - that is humility. She always chose to let go of anger or resentment, even to those who had done her wrong - that is forgiveness. She was gentle and patient at all times in all situations - that is meekness. Never would you find her in a situation that she gave up hope. She always believed in those around her, saw the diamond in the rough and was willing to give them space to become what they were called to be - that is patience. Her heart and home were always open to those around and passing through. Whether you were family, a friend, or just an acquaintance - you were welcomed in - that is love. Our granny became Granny to others, because they were family and her heart had room for everyone. She loved God and her church family. She was happiest when working in the kingdom of God. If the call was given, she was there to answer the call, no matter how big or small the task. We will miss her…but our lives will forever be changed…because she loved us.

She is survived by:
Children:
David and Lisa Hailey of Timpson, TX
Bobby Joe, Jr. (Joey) and Iletha Fountain of Center, TX

Grandchildren:
Alissa Kate Hailey of Timpson, TX
Abbey Danae Hailey of Timpson, TX
Mitchell Brown Fountain of Center, TX
Leah Faith Fountain of Center, TX

Brother and Sister:
Bobby and Rose Addison of Center, TX
Jerry and Tonhia Fleming of Shelbyville, TX

Brother-in-Law and Sisters-in-Law:
James and Diane Fountain of Groves, TX
Paula Rogers of Onalaska, TX

Numerous nieces and nephews

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; father-in-law, John Mitchell Fountain; mother-in-law, Ruth Laverne Mancil Fountain Akridge; and granddaughter, Addison Brooke Hailey.

Pallbearers will be Eric Bartley, Raymond Caldas, Scott Sonmor, Jonathan Bryant, Derrick Lightfoot, and Shad Lout.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Center First Pentecostal Church Missions account in her memory.