Jane C. Roach's Obituary
Jane C. Roach age 88, of Georgetown, DE, passed away on Dec. 25, 2012 at Harrison Senior Living, Georgetown, DE. She was born in Clayton, DE on August 15, 1924 daughter of the late John Ralph Carey and Jessie Elizabeth Willis Carey. She was also predeceased by her husband John B. Roach, Sr. in 2001.
Mrs. Roach was a life member of the Wesley United Methodist Church in Georgetown, DE where she served in the United Methodist Women group. She was also a member of the DAR, the Century Club, the Georgetown Historical Society and was a Charter member of the Sussex Pines Country Club. Knitting, playing bridge, and being devoted to her family, especially her children and grandchildren was of utmost importance to her.
Mrs. Roach is survived by two sons, Daniel Roach of Millsboro, DE and John B. Roach, Jr. and wife Alma of Georgetown, DE ; two daughters, Marty Quillen and husband E.F. of Dagsboro, DE and Molly Tinsman and husband Steve of Winchester, VA; ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday December 28, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Dodd-Carey Chapel, 307 N. Bedford Street, Georgetown, DE, where friends may call one hour prior to services.
Burial will follow the Services at Union Cemetery, Adams & Race Street, Georgetown, DE.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church,102 E. Laurel Street, Georgetown, DE 19958 or to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.
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