Anna Morphet's Obituary
Anna B. Morphet, of Seaford, DE, passed away
Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at Nanticoke Memorial
Hospital in Seaford, at the remarkable age of 104.
The daughter of the late William Henry Brown and Sara
Belle (Reed) Brown, Anna was born in Bridgeville on
August 27, 1902.
She was the widow of Chester James Morphet, who died
January 24, 1970.
As a young girl, she moved upstate from Bridgeville,
attended Goldey College and worked in Philadelphia,
PA. She met her husband after his return from WWI,
while he was employed with the railroad. They lived
many happy years in New Castle. After his retirement,
they resided in Florida for several years, before
returning to Seaford in 1967.
An active and enthusiastic volunteer, she was a
faithful and life-long member of the GFWC Acorn Club
of Seaford, serving in many capacities, as well as
working at the gift shop at the Methodist Manor House.
Past memberships include the Seaford Historical
Society and the Cannon Methodist Church. Her hobbies
included knitting, sewing, bowling, playing cards and
traveling, in addition to enjoying an active social
life.
Anna is survived by one sister, Jessie Barnes of
Lewes, DE, and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces,
great-nephews, and cousins. She is also survived by
her caretakers, Joyce and Wes Schaefer and their
family, who included her as a beloved "honorary" family
member for over 30 years, as well as a legion of dear friends.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday January 24, 2007
at 11:00 A.M. at the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Seaford, DE.
Contributions to the charity of your choice is requested in lieu of flowers.
Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium,
Hardesty Chapel, Bridgeville, DE.
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