Doris Gracey Salin's Obituary
Doris Gracey Salin age 95 of Pennsville,NJ, and Florida passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 06, 2011 at her daughter's residence in Milton, DE. She was born in Philadelphia ,PA, on Wednesday, November 10, 1915 daughter of the late Theodore and Elizabeth (Bates) Stopper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, John Sanford Gracey in 1975 and two sisters, Margaret S. Welsh and Evelyn S. Glasstetter.
Doris was a loving, faithful and trusting servant of our Lord Jesus Christ . She and her first husband, J. Sanford Gracey were the founders and charter members of the Park Bible Baptist Church of Pennsville, NJ, where she taught the ladies Sunday School bible class for many years. She also devoted much of her time to Child Evangelism Fellowship and the Pioneer Girls.
Doris was a talented seamstress and made many of her children's outfits while they were growing. After retirement as an executive assistant for the Hercules Chemical Company, she used her seamstress skills in sewing, crocheting, pine needle basket weaving and many other crafts.
She spent her summer's between Milton, DE and Pennsville, NJ and her winters in Florida. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. and will be sorely missed by all that knew her.
She is survived by her husband, Arthur L. Salin of Pennsville, NJ, four daughters; Joan G. Thomas of Milton, DE, Shirley G. Travis of TX, Sandra G. Menard of NV and Cynthia A. Abraham of NJ., grandson, Neal Thomas of CA, grandson; Jeffrey Thomas of DE, grandson; Gary Thomas of CT. grandchildren: Timothy Travis, Dawn Bustillos, Daniel Travis, Matthew Travis, Jonathan Travis and Rebecca Hobbs, all of TX, grandchildren; Tina Perra, Michelle Menard, Lori Menard, Scott Menard all of NV, and grandsons; Todd Abraham and Brett Abraham, both of NJ, great-grandchildren; Nicole Thomas and Matthew Thomas, both of CA, great-grandchildren; Kristin Travis, Hayden Travis, Ryan Travis, Byron Travis, Brianna Bastillos,Taylor Travis,Justine Travis, Kyle Travis, L ainey Travis, AveryTravis, Evan Travis, Blake Travis, Alexa Travis, Gracey Hobbs, Anthony Perra, Alyssa Perra and Katelyn Menard all of TX, great-grandsons; Joel Abraham and Quinn Abraham, both of NJ. , two step-daughters; Carolyn Salin Boos and Jewel Salin Chrustowski both of NJ and stepson, William Salin of IN, step-grandchildren; Richard Boos,Carol Ann Boos, Shelly Chrustowski, Renee Chrustowski and Peter Chrustowski all on NJ and two step great-grandchildren; Nicholas Boos and Molly Boos, both of NJ.
A private graveside service was held in Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro, NJ.
Memorial contributions may be made to Park Bible Baptist Church - Missionary Society, 95 Sparks Avenue, Pennsville, NJ 08070
Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Lewes, DE
Please sign the online guestbook for Mrs. Salin at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com
PDF Printable Version
What’s your fondest memory of Doris?
What’s a lesson you learned from Doris?
Share a story where Doris' kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Doris you’ll never forget.
How did Doris make you smile?