of Kerrville, TX
May 13, 1936 - May 18, 2025
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Delba was born in Mayfield, Kentucky, and her family moved numerous times before settling in Phoenix, Arizona, where she attended high school, married, and raised her children. In later adulthood, she earned a BA in Education and taught High School Home Economics for over ten years. Delba and her husband, Gene, moved to Kerrville, Texas, in 2003 where they retired and became active members of Trinity Baptist Church.
Throughout her life, Delba faithfully served her church and community by teaching women's Bible studies, volunteering as a museum art docent, joining the Board of Directors at Grand Canyon University, mentoring young women through Christian Women's Job Corp, and remaining active in other civic and social organizations.
Delba was a mentor, friend, and confidant to many, and she passionately loved her family and friends. She is remembered for her ready smile and infectious laughter, her positive attitude, and her kindness to those she encountered.
She is survived by husband, Richard Eugene (Gene) Ayers; sister, Pat Brock; children, Don Scott, Randy Scott (Lynn), Cindy Carden (Thom), and Penny Plavala (Erik); stepchildren, Shari French (Weldon) and Richard Ayers, Jr.; as well as 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Christian Women's Job Corps (cwjckerrcounty.org).
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 2:00 pm at Trinity Baptist Church in Kerrville, Texas. A private interment will be held by the family.
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6 Condolence(s)
Holly Byrd
Kerrville, TX
Saturday, May 31, 2025
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs. Ayers. Our father, Dr. Byrd, thought very highly of you and Mrs. Ayers. You have our heart-felt sympathies and prayers.
Eva Euler for the Jubilee Bible Class at Trinity Baptist Church
Kerrville, TX
Friday, May 23, 2025
Sending our love to you, Gene. We loved Delba and we know where she is now.
God bless you and your family.
Love from the Jubilee Class
Judy Schaefer
Center Point, TX
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Delba faithfully served as my Bible Study leader in a group known as the Sistahs. (Sisters in Christ) She was beautiful in every way. A leader, teacher, role model, counselor, child of God, Christ follower. I will miss her! Praying for peace and comfort for her family.
Paul and Ginger Hannah
Newport, OR
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
The word gracious comes to mind when I remember Delba. She had the sweetness and inner strength that embodied her beautiful exterior. Her children rise and call her blessed just as everyone who came to know her does.
Patsey Brock
Tempe, AZ
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Delba had many roles in life, and a very wonderful one was being my sister. Through the years we gave and heeded advice from each other. Because of the cost, a college education would be too costly for our parents. But after I enrolled full-time at age 28 as a wife and mother, she soon did, too, and five years later we both graduated from ASU! She was a great home economics teacher in Phoenix…I know because I have run into her former students! I will miss spending mini-vacations with her and long telephone marathons! The Bible says one day we will one day reunited, so my last comment to her was, “See you on the other side!”
Teri and Rich Davis
McMinnville, OR
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Sending up prayers for family and friends during this time of grief.