Christina Lee Ann Atkins' Obituary
Christina Lee Ann Atkins, age 14, of Milton, DE, passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at, A. I. duPont Hospital for Children. She was born in Lewes, DE, on Friday, July 19, 1996, daughter of Christopher "Eddie" and Bonnie Jean (Austin) Atkins of Milton.
A straight A student all of her life, Christina was a member of the National Honor Society, she was the captain of her middle school cheerleading squad, and she was an accomplished dancer. She always welcomed the opportunity to make new friends and to include everyone in her activities. Her friends often referred to her as the "Peacemaker."
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her maternal grandparents, Linda DiStefano and her husband Louis of Pomona, CA and Arthur A. Austin. Jr and his wife Kate of Dover, DE; paternal grandparents, Cora Lee Atkins and the late Blaine Atkins; maternal great-grandmother, Madeline "Pat" Blanton of Millsboro, DE; two brothers: Bryan Austin and Michael Morris, both of Milton; two sisters: Amanda Morris and Alana Atkins, both of Milton; a sister-in-law, Brittany Brown; three nieces: Audrey Rose Austin, Autumn Rochelle Austin, and Janell Atkins; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. The family extends a special acknowledgement to her boyfriend Zackary Betyeman and her best friend Amanda Bunting.
Friends may visit with the family on Friday, June 3, 2011 from 5-8 PM at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes. After the viewing, please join the family at the Lewes Fire Hall, Nassau Station (under the Nassau Bridge) to celebrate Christina's life.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Christina Lee Ann Memorial Fund, Wilmington Trust Company, all locations will accept contributions.
Please visit Christina's Life Memorial and sign the online guestbook at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.
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