Jessye V. Franklin
Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. — Proverbs 31:10
President Emeritus Jessye V. Franklin has rendered service to Detroit Service Through Detroit Foundation, Inc. (DSTDFI) for over 25 years! Jessye’s long-tenured leadership pioneered DSTDFI’s impact on the city of Detroit and the surrounding metropolitan Detroit community areas through youth and senior programs, scholarships, and service.
We would like to take the precious opportunity to”give her flowers”while she can smell them. It is by the grace of God, we honor the virtuous ruby in our midst and show her the love and appreciation she deserves.
Please feel free to leave love notes, accolades, and acknowledgments in the comments section below on behalf of your personal or professional interactions with Jessye V. Franklin.
Sincerest and best, Delta Service Through Detroit Foundation, Inc. (DSTDFI) Board of Directors
Event Highlights
The special Sisterhood Brunch held for Jessye V. Franklin on March 16, 2024 at Sindbad’s Sohor Room in Detroit was a huge success. Many new and treasured memories were extended in the hearts and minds of all who were in attendance. Our tribute for Ms. Jessye is to thank her for 25+ years undaunting service and dedication to Delta Sorors, Delta Foundation, the Detroit area, and extended community.
On behalf of Jessye V. Franklin and DSTDFI, we want to thank everyone who contributed and participated in this celebration. Tokens of love, expressions of gratitude, and ongoing support are greatly appreciated.
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10 Comments
Marcia Jackson
Dear Soror and president emeritus Jessye Franklin. You will always be special to me. You gave me my first leadership role in DAC and for that I’m forever grateful. Your leadership brought DSTDFI a mighty long way. Your flowers are well deserved.
Joyce Herron-Taylor
Dear Jessye,
Thank you for your exemplary leadership throughout the many phases of your life as they connected to me. You are a quiet storm, a lady, and a wonderful human being. You deserve to be honored; you’ve put in the WORK!!
Beverly Wilkerson
Congratulations Soror Jessye. You are very deserving. Thank you for all of your expertise that you have provided to this foundation as well as to the Detroit Alumnae Chapter.
Kay Diane Armstrong
Jessye, your extended service and dedication to DSTDFI and DAC is deeply appreciated by all of your sorors. Now take this time to rest, relax and reflect on all of your outstanding accomplishments.
Karmun Newby
Soror Jessye – Thank you for your vision, leadership, integrity and calm spirit over the years. Now it’s time to relax snd really enjoy the fruits of your labor. God Bless!!
TTBOD, Soror Karmun Newby
Linda Bradfield
Congratulations Soror Jessye. Thank you for your years of service, leadership and guidance. You are truly an exemplary Soror. Love you,
TTBOD, Soror Linda Bradfield
Shirley Dismuke
I want to personally say “Congratulations” to a well deserved
Soror for your perseverance, your outstanding leadership and hard work of dedication for more than 25 years to this Foundation. Thank you Soror Jessye.
Marcileen C Pruitt
Dear President Franklin, many thanks to you for your tireless efforts in leading DSTDFI for 25 years and congratulations on your President Emerita status! As a past President and member of the Board of Directors, I salute you! Brava!! DSTDFI has continued to honor its mission to provide educational, historical, cultural and scholarship programs for youth, seniors and the homeless in the community since its inception thanks to the ongoing efforts of you and the current Board. I can’t wait to celebrate you.
GEORGIA CAMBELL
Congratulations Soror Jessye! I have known you for 19 years and you have always exemplified and modeled the greatest of leadership!
Thank you for giving so much to make this world a better place!
Love you!
kim mitchell
Congratulations, Soror Jessye, on your service and leadership in our community. Love you,
Soror Kim Mitchell