Birth date: Dec 15, 1928 Death date: Mar 20, 2025
Elaine E. Palmer of Lewes, Delaware passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Elaine (Bunny) was born on December 15, 1928, daughter of Chester Reid and Gertrude Elaine Underhill at their home in Leonardo, New J Read Obituary
Bunny will be sorely missed. I really enjoyed working with her for many years at Beebe. Ever Faithful and Patriotic. God Speed my friend.
What a wonderful woman Mrs. Palmer was! Her legacy's revealed through her generational family of many, her deep faith, and as such, devotion to Bethel UM Church and it's members. When I returned to church after living away, she was one of the first to greet me and welcome me back. It is here where, as my Sunday School teacher for several years in my youth, and as a shining example, Mrs. Palmer was instrumental in inspiring the foundation of my faith to be what it is today.(Even when Jeff was entertaining us in class! Smile! Nice memories. She was so sweet and kind.)
I'm very thankful that I was able to watch her service live streamed today, as I learned so much more of her biography and now have an even deeper appreciation of having known her. My heart goes out to each member of her family. May God sooth your hearts and cherished memories bring you smiles through your tears. Know that the Lord is watching over you because of her love for him.
With kindness and condolences,
Keena Parsons Ross
My condolences to the family especially to Jeff,Greg, Ellen and Russ. Your mom played an important part in my life. She was a wonderful, caring woman. She always had a warm greeting for me whenever we would meet. I am sorry I cannot be there on this day, however, she and all of you are in my mind and in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Susan Murabito Best
I feel a great deal of sadness that Bunny has passed and also feel a great deal of happiness that she and her family were such an important part of our community and especially Bethel Church. She was a strong pillar in our church and I was always so happy to see her. I hope all of the happy memories that you all have will give you strength and peace in the days and years ahead. Bunny, Jim and I shared the common love of the Marine Corps and Jim admired her strength and leadership throughout her beautiful life. She will surely be missed by so many and I am so happy that I considered her a friend and church family.
Charlotte A Bastian
Dear Ellen and Russ, and the entire Palmer family, I’m so sorry for your loss.
I will always remember your mother with a warm smile on her face and a kind word to share. She certainly left a beautiful legacy. My prayers are with you all.
