Carolyn Elaine Muncy's Obituary
Carolyn Elaine Muncy, age 91 of Lewes, DE passed away at home on Sunday, July 24, 2022. She was born on October 6, 1930, in Milford, DE, daughter of the late Miles Elwood and Elsie F. (Bickle) Argo.
Mrs. Muncy enjoyed a long-time career as a dental hygienist, working for various dental practices in Wilmington, DE and Sussex County. She was a dedicated volunteer at Beebe Hospital and also worked in their x ray department for several years. Mrs. Muncy was a faithful member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Rehoboth Beach, where she was a past deacon and most recently, a member of the New Covenant Presbyterian Church in Lewes, DE.
Mrs. Muncy had many and varied interest and hobbies, including writing and painting. She was a foodie and loved going to all the restaurants around town with her friends, known as the 80's ladies and trying new dishes. A talented and crafty ceramist, Mrs. Muncy owned a ceramic business that she operated for many years. She could often be found watching Nancy Grace, one of her favorite television personalities. Her devotion to her family, however, took precedence above all. The time with those she held most dear was what she most cherished. Mrs. Muncy was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Loved by many she will be deeply and genuinely missed by all who had the good fortune to know her.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Muncy had predeceased by her beloved husband, Thomas Walter Muncy, and her granddaughter, Jennifer Erin Muncy. She is survived by her children: Robert Keith Muncy (Linda) of Milford, DE; Janet E. Sockriter (Michael) of Lewes, DE; her grandchildren: Heather Landis (Nate) of Lewes, DE; Joshua Muncy (Kaila) of Milford, DE; Christopher Sockriter(Valarie) of Lewes, DE; Sarah E. Croce of Milford, DE; her great grandchildren: McKenna and Nevaeh Landis of Lewes, DE; Haizley JEM Muncy of Milford, DE; Kailee and Sophie Sockriter of Lewes, DE; Michael Sockriter of Lewes, DE; Emily E. and Grant J. Croce of Milford, DE.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Mrs. Muncy's caretaker, Ann Delaney, as well as to all staff members at Seasons Hospice/ Accent Care, as well as Laurie Westwood and her team of caretakers for the great care they offered mom.
A Funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at 11:00 AM, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium Atkins-Lodge Chapel,16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE, where friends may call beginning at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow the services at All Saints Cemetery, 20274 Beaver Dam Road at Rt. 23, Harbeson, DE 19951.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Mrs. Muncy's memory to Brandywine Valley SPCA, 22918 DuPont Boulevard Georgetown, DE 19947.
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