Delbra Trinnette Bristol's Obituary
DELBRA TRINNETTE WALKER BRISTOL, 63, was born on November 17, 1955, in West Palm Beach, Florida, the youngest of four daughters. She passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord on June 11, 2019, in Dallas, Texas, following a long illness.Delbra was educated in the Palm Beach County public school system and excelled in academics throughout primary and secondary school, graduating in the top 20% of Twin Lakes High School Class of 1973. In May 1977, Delbra graduated Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with a Bachelor of Science degree, having completed course work for Radio-Television-Film and Journalism majors.Delbra was inducted into Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Epsilon Delta Chapter, December 7, 1975, and recently served as an active member of North Dallas Suburban Alumnae Chapter. She served on the Public Media Relations Committee, the Membership Services Committee, and “The Voices”- the chapter choir.Delbra began her professional career as a staff writer for the Palm Beach Times. Within a year, she became the first African-American female news reporter at WPTV-NBC, West Palm Beach, Florida in 1978-79. She moved to Dallas, Texas in 1980 to the position of General Assignment Reporter to Fort Worth city government for KXAS-NBC 5. Later, she joined the American Heart Association national office as a Public Relations and Corporate Relations Account Executive from 1991-1996 and concluded her professional career at Electronic Data Systems (EDS) in 2006. She volunteered in numerous causes and activities that support and benefit women and youth. Most enthusiastically, she provided dedicated assistance to Dress for Success Dallas. She was dedicated in her worship as she and her husband Walter served at North Dallas Community Bible Fellowship for more than 14 years, as active members of the Marriage Ministry.Delbra met Walter, her future husband, at the American Heart Association. They bonded immediately. Their courtship included a weekly “date night” that continued each Friday night throughout their 24 years of marriage. She loved going to the movies and enjoyed live performances. She loved taking long walks and the occasional bike ride around White Rock Lake. Delbra and Walter were married in 1995 on the beautiful island of Barbados and fell in love with Caribbean vacations. They were blessed to retire early and indulge more in their passion for travel. On her trips, Delbra always carved out time for hiking or long walks, a movie, a visit to the local museum of natural history, some shopping (Okay, lots of shopping), and date night. Delbra loved art and adorned her home with many beautiful pieces. She loved to dance and was never shy about getting on the dance floor. However, most of all, Delbra loved the Lord and was committed to daily devotion.Delbra will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her husband Walter Bristol Jr., Walter Bristol III, her bonus son; and, her only living sister Mattye Walker, West Palm Beach, FL., along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and friends. Delbra was preceded in death by her parents Moses and Alma Walker, and sisters Shelia Diaz and Darlene Walker.Visitation for Delbra Trinnette Bristol will be held Friday, June 21, 2019, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Restland Funeral Home, 13005 Greenville Avenue Dallas TX, 75243. Her funeral service will be held Saturday, June 22, 2019, at 11:00 AM at North Dallas Community Bible Fellowship located at 2801 E President George Bush Hwy, Plano, TX 75074.In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Delbra Bristol’s name to the American Brain Tumor Association. Donations can be made online at www.ABTA.org or by sending a check to: American Brain Tumor Association, 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Suite 550, Chicago, IL. 60631.Funeral arrangements for Ms. Delbra Trinnette Bristol have been faithfully entrusted to Restland Funeral Home and Cemetery, which is located at 13005 Greenville Ave., at the intersection of Restland Road, Dallas, Texas 75243, and can be reached at (972) 238-7111.
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