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To celebrate the life, legacy and service of Dannette Mozelle Palmore and extend our deepest condolences to her family on her passing; January 15, 2021.
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WHEREAS, Dannette Mozelle Palmore was born on July 26, 1949 in Columbus, Ohio to Robert and Emogene Palmore; and
WHEREAS, Danni grew up on the Southside of Columbus a proud graduate (1967) of South High School, Danni attended Capital University in Bexley, OH where her quick wit and keen sense for political action was molded ; and
WHEREAS, as a staffer, Danni moved through the ranks of the Ohio House of Representative and joined Lt. Governor Richard Celeste’s office and the Democratic Party. In 1988, Danni served as the National Deputy Director for Jesse Jackson’s historic presidential campaign. During the 1990’s Danni’s interest focused on local and statewide races including those of Senator John Glenn, Governor Ted Strickland, and Columbus Mayor Michael B. Coleman; and
WHEREAS, Danni’s outstanding achievements in campaign management and grassroots organization earned her numerous honors. Danni was featured in Who’s Who in American Politics, she received an honorable mention by Campaign & Elections Magazine, and invited as a guest lectured at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. Danni founded the consulting firm Policy Works which contributed to countless community projects, including the Long Street Cultural Wall in Columbus. Danni was a political and personal mentor to many, young and old, and was widely regarded as a force for good; and
WHEREAS, Danni was a fashionista who shared this passion through her Short North boutique “Savvy on a Shoestring.” With her bold sense of fashion and an unforgettable demeanor, Danni always made a remarkable impression. “Mom D,” as she was affectionately known by her family, was warm, authentic, and one-of a kind. Danni’s good works throughout Columbus and contributions to the personal bests of others will be her legacy. As will her famous Mac n’ Cheese, Lobster Bisque, and Christmas snowball cookie recipe; and
WHEREAS, A deacon at World Harvest Church, Dannette is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Emogene Palmore (Berry) and is survived by former spouse Glenn (Theadora) Clark; brothers, Kevin M. Palmore and Steven (Leslie) Palmore; children Erika (Mark) Clark-Jones and Seth (Sharon) Clark; grandchildren, D. Elyas Ingram, Redd Coltrane Ingram, Mark A. Jones Jr., Celina M. Jones, Tyson X. Howard, Jackson C. Jones and Avery C. Clark; Great Aunt Mary Moore; niece Sheronda A. Palmore; nephew Marcus (Abigail) Palmore, Adam R. Palmore, Marley A. Palmore and a host of cousins, all of whom she loved , now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby honor and celebrate the life, legacy and service of Dannette Mozelle Palmore and extend our deepest condolences to her family on her passing; January 15, 2021.