MEMORIAL RESOLUTION FOR ANGELIS VEDELLE OWENS
WHEREAS, God in his infinite wisdom has called Angelis Verdelle Owens (nee Young), most beloved citizen, to her eternal reward on January 11, 2016, surrounded by her loving family; and
WHEREAS, This august body has been informed of her passing by the Honorable Anthony Beale, Alderman of the 9th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Angelis Verdelle Owens, was born on February 11, 1941, fifth child to proud parents, the late Frank and Isabel Young in Selma, Alabama; and
WHEREAS, Angelis, "Verdie" or "Ann" as she later came to be affectionately known, moved to Chicago, Illinois in the early 1960's. Angelis went on to marry the love of her life, the late Herman Owens, and together the couple had five children. The couple was married for 39 years until Herman's death on August 21, 2003; and
WHEREAS, Angelis is remembered as a well-liked and respected woman, who was dedicated to her family. She led by example, possessing several certificates from independent business courses as well as an Associate's Degree in Business from Robert Morris College, always encouraging her children to remain curious and continue learning; and
WHEREAS, Angelis accepted Christ at a young age and was a devout Christian, sharing the "Good news of the Lord" with everyone she met; and
WHEREAS, Angelis leaves to cherish her memory daughters, Angelica (Daniel) and Samantha (Kevin); sons Herman Jr (Frankie), Theo (Lenora), and Darryl (Regina); special son, Eric (Natan); grandchildren, Herman "Lavel", Alexis, Daniel "DT", British, Darius, Latrice, Theo "Dantrell", Darion, Marcus, Dijae, and Sriyah; siblings, Leola (Bob), Vera, Charles (Delores), Bettie (John), Alice (Danny), Theo, Louis (Douglas); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by Arlene Broadnax and Jesse Young; and
WHEREAS, Angelis touched the lives of all who knew her through her kindness and gentle heart. She will be deeply missed, but the memory of her character, intelligence and compassion will live on in those who knew and loved her; and therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and Members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, assembled this fourteenth day of September, 2016, do hereby extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Angelis Verdelle Owens; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That suitable copies ofthis resolution are presented to the family of Angelis Verdelle Owens as a sign of our honor, gratitude, and respect.
Anthony Beale Alderman, 9th Ward