Nommie Lee Dillingham, born September 8, 1939, is a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, cousin, and Aunt. Nommie was born in Union Springs, Alabama, and moved to Gaston, Alabama in 1952. The daughter of the late Johnnie Mae Scott and Clarence Davenport. Though her time with her mother was tragically short, the bond she sharedContinue Reading
Nommie Lee Dillingham, born September 8, 1939, is a cherished wife, mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother, cousin, and Aunt. Nommie was born in Union Springs, Alabama, and
moved to Gaston, Alabama in 1952. The daughter of the late Johnnie Mae Scott and Clarence
Davenport. Though her time with her mother was tragically short, the bond she shared with her
siblings remained unbreakable. After their mother’s passing, Nommie and her brothers and
sisters found solace and strength in each other, lovingly looked after by their Aunt Betsie and a
host of aunts and uncles until they could stand on their own.
great-grandmother, cousin, and Aunt. Nommie was born in Union Springs, Alabama, and
moved to Gaston, Alabama in 1952. The daughter of the late Johnnie Mae Scott and Clarence
Davenport. Though her time with her mother was tragically short, the bond she shared with her
siblings remained unbreakable. After their mother’s passing, Nommie and her brothers and
sisters found solace and strength in each other, lovingly looked after by their Aunt Betsie and a
host of aunts and uncles until they could stand on their own.
Nommie’s early life was marked by resilience and dedication. She graduated from Carver
High School in Gadsden, Alabama, a testament to her commitment to education. Later, her
journey led her to Cleveland, where she pursued her passion at Beatrice Cosmetology
School. This marked the beginning of a brilliant career, as she blossomed into one of
Cleveland’s most celebrated and talented cosmetologists and hair stylists, known for her hair-
growing skills and the confidence she instilled in her clients. ✨
High School in Gadsden, Alabama, a testament to her commitment to education. Later, her
journey led her to Cleveland, where she pursued her passion at Beatrice Cosmetology
School. This marked the beginning of a brilliant career, as she blossomed into one of
Cleveland’s most celebrated and talented cosmetologists and hair stylists, known for her hair-
growing skills and the confidence she instilled in her clients. ✨
Beyond her professional achievements, Nommie was a woman of deep passions and immense
love. Her culinary skills were legendary, filling her home with the aromas of her delicious
creations. 🍲She found joy in the simple pleasures: western movies transported her to
another world, cooking shows inspired her kitchen adventures, and Browns football
games ignited her competitive spirit. Above all, her heart belonged to her family. 🏈👨👩👧👦
love. Her culinary skills were legendary, filling her home with the aromas of her delicious
creations. 🍲She found joy in the simple pleasures: western movies transported her to
another world, cooking shows inspired her kitchen adventures, and Browns football
games ignited her competitive spirit. Above all, her heart belonged to her family. 🏈👨👩👧👦
Nommie was the devoted wife of John Wesley Dillingham (married September 8, 1960),
sharing a lifetime of love and memories. Together, they were blessed with four wonderful sons:
Andre’, Phillip (who sadly preceded her in death in 2020), Sean (and his wife Shemeka),
and Terrance (and his wife Marie). Her legacy continues through her adored grandchildren:
Diamond, Ta-Janee’, Sean Jr., and Skye, and her precious great-grandchildren, Dallas and
Jordyn. She also leaves behind cherished memories with her siblings and a host of friends who
will deeply miss her warmth and spirit. 🙏
sharing a lifetime of love and memories. Together, they were blessed with four wonderful sons:
Andre’, Phillip (who sadly preceded her in death in 2020), Sean (and his wife Shemeka),
and Terrance (and his wife Marie). Her legacy continues through her adored grandchildren:
Diamond, Ta-Janee’, Sean Jr., and Skye, and her precious great-grandchildren, Dallas and
Jordyn. She also leaves behind cherished memories with her siblings and a host of friends who
will deeply miss her warmth and spirit. 🙏
Nommie was preceded in death by her mother, Johnnie Mae Scott; her father, Clarence
Davenport; her son, Phillip Dillingham; and her siblings: Simon Pitts, JT Townsend,
Albert Felton, Annie Ruth Scott, Mary Elizabeth Scott, and Sonny Davenport. Nommie
Lee’s memory will forever be etched in the hearts of those who loved her. Nommie’s life was a
beautiful tapestry woven with threads of love, dedication, and an unwavering spirit. 🕊
Davenport; her son, Phillip Dillingham; and her siblings: Simon Pitts, JT Townsend,
Albert Felton, Annie Ruth Scott, Mary Elizabeth Scott, and Sonny Davenport. Nommie
Lee’s memory will forever be etched in the hearts of those who loved her. Nommie’s life was a
beautiful tapestry woven with threads of love, dedication, and an unwavering spirit. 🕊
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