Isabelle Mac Arthur's Obituary
Isabelle Mac Arthur, age 92, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2012 at Cadbury at Lewes, her residence for 3 years. She was born in Philadelphia on December 29, 1919, daughter of the late Meta Isabelle and William Krimmel.
Isabelle was a graduate of West Chester High School and West Chester University, where she was a marksman on the rifle team. She had previously taught third grade at Caln Elementary School, Chester County, Pa for 32 years.
Isabelle loved being with her family; was a NASCAR fan and for her 75th birthday attended the Pepsi Cola 600 race in Charlotte. In her younger years she was proud of her red Camaro and Harley Davidson. She loved to travel and joined her family in Japan and Europe with Paris being the site of her 54th birthday. She also enjoyed gardening.
After moving to Lewes in 2001, Isabelle continued to be active in Eastern Star Unity Chapter in Lewes; was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church and worked as a volunteer at Beebe Medical Center where she was always willing to provide hand-crafted items for charitable events.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband John Scarborough and her brother, William Krimmel.
She is survived by two daughters, Judith Dawson and her husband, Dr. Jack Dawson of Lewes and Meta Rettew and her husband Don Rettew of Key West, FL. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday July 5, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Bethel United Methodist Church, West Fourth Street, Lewes, DE. Friends may also call at the Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE on Wednesday June 27, 2012 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM where an Eastern Star Service will be held at 3 PM. Burial will be private at a later date near Philadelphia, PA.
In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to the Cadbury Foundation, 17028 Cadbury Circle, Lewes, DE 19958.
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