Mrs. Deloris Mae Belton

April 10, 1945 - December 5, 2018

Deloris Mae Belton (formerly Robinson, nickname “Baby Ray”) was born April 10, 1945, the first child of Corine (Adams) Robinson and the late R.B. Robinson in Jackson County, Arkansas. She was the eldest of nine children, including seven brothers and one sister, and grew up in the town of Newport, Ark. She graduated from Branch High School in 1964 and would go on to attend college, first at Shorter College in Little Rock, Ark., and later at Philander Smith, also in Little Rock. There at Philander, Deloris studied to become a school teacher and joined the historic African American sorority, Zeta Phi Beta, Incorporated. She graduated in 1968 with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. Deloris would go on to first teach second grade in Grinnell, IA in 1968. Then in 1969, she would take a job teaching at Blair School in the city of St. Louis, Mo., later working for the St. Louis Board of Education, teaching fourth, sixth and seventh grade. Later, in fall of 1971, the then Deloris Robinson met David C. Belton, an engineer for McDonnell Douglas, and fell in love. By November 11, 1972 they were married at St. Paul AME Church in Newport, Ark. Newlyweds David and Deloris would make a home in St. Louis, Mo. and later, North St. Louis County, where they would raise their three daughters, Denise Michelle (born 1973), Danielle Celena (born in 1977) and Deidre Marlene (born in 1980). Deloris Belton died Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at her home in Florissant, Mo. She was 73 years old. She was preceded in death by her youngest brother Jerry Robinson, and her father, R.B. She is survived by her brothers R.B. “Sonny Boy” Robinson, Jr. (Juanita), Marvin Robinson (Judy), Freddie Robinson (Dorothy), Eddie “Buddy” Robinson, Charles “Butch” Robinson, Larry Robinson (Shirley), and sister, Sheila Robinson. She is also survived by her husband of 46 years, David; their children, Denise Belton, Danielle Belton and Deidre Belton; and one grandchild, Alexander David Carter. She also survived by her aunt, Ollie Burton (A.J.) several beloved nieces and nephews. Her wake and home going service will take place at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. respectfully on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Buchholz Mortuary West in Chesterfield, MO. at 2211 Clarkson Rd. with Pastor Robert Franklin, Jr. officiating. SERVICES: Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 11 from 10am-11am at BUCHHOLZ Mortuary West, 2211 Clarkson Road (at Wilson), Chesterfield, 63017 until time of Service at 11am. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. On-line guestbook at www.buchholzmortuary.com.