Josephine N. Holt's Obituary
Josephine Norma (Hill) Holt, age 57, of Rehoboth Beach, DE, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 26, 2007, at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes, DE. She was born March 14, 1950 in Milford, DE daughter of the late Joseph Hill and Beatrice (Ziegenfuss) Hill of Lewes, formerly of Georgetown, DE.
Mrs. Holt was raised in Georgetown, DE and married right out of high school on December 21, 1968 to her husband of 39 years. Early on, she worked at Henry's Restaurant in Georgetown, Dresco Clothing Factory in Lewes and at Old Salt Seafood. For the last 30 years, she worked in the dietary department at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes. She loved gardening and was a firm believer in recycling. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her beloved husband Gilbert E. Holt; two sons, Gilbert Edward Holt, Jr. of Nassau, DE and Geoffery Tyler Holt of Rehoboth Beach; her daughter Gloria Elaine Holt of Lewes; nine grandchildren; one great-grandson; her brother, Melvin Hill; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday, December 31, 2 PM at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes with Pastor Charlie Arnold officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday evening at the funeral home from 6-8 PM and again on Monday 1-2 PM prior to services. Entombment will be at Bethel Methodist Mausoleum in Lewes.
Flowers will be accepted. Memorial contributions may be made to Delaware District 3 Little League, Spicer Street, Georgetown, DE 19947 or to Lewes Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 225, Lewes, DE 19958.
Send online condolences to: [email protected].
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