Frances Merrick's Obituary
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Frances Virginia (Hill) Merrick, age 93 of Seaford, DE, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, surrounded by her family, at Lofland Park Center in Seaford, DE. She was born on July 18, 1926 in Seaford, DE, daughter of the late Elwood and Lillie Mae (Elliott) Hill.
Frances worked at the E.I. DuPont company for 10 years before starting her family. She later retired from the State of Delaware, where she worked for many years in the Woodbridge High School cafeteria. Frances was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Wallace B. Merrick, in March of 2006; and her siblings: Mildred, Harlan, Wilbert, Burton, Anna Mae, Irene and Mary Louise. She is survived by her loving daughter, Judy Cook (Buddy); her granddaughters: Amy C. Willey (Jason) and Jenny Baxter (Ian); and her great-grandsons: Jason Willey and Evan Willey.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 4, 2019 at 12:00 PM, at Watson-Yates Funeral Home, 609 E. King Street, Seaford, DE, where friends may call beginning at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow the services at Blades Cemetery, Market Street, Seaford, DE.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Frances' memory to the Activity Center at Lofland Park Center, 715 East King Street, Seaford, DE 19973.
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