Mary Lee Smith's Obituary
Mary Lee (Stanley) Smith, age 89, of Lewes, DE, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2008 at Harbor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Lewes, DE. She was born June 19, 1919 in Elkton, VA to the late Alfred and Hetty (Eppard) Stanley.
Mrs. Smith was a member of the Williamsport United Methodist Church, the Order of the Eastern Star, and the Hancock Historical Society. She loved gardening, enjoyed family reunions, and she loved the beach, which prompted her move to Delaware 3 years ago.
Mrs. Smith is survived by her son, Ronald M. Smith and his wife Lorraine of Lewes, DE; two grandchildren: Michele Dorsey and her husband Mike of Dunkirk, MD and Heather Scarff and her husband Dan of Kensington, MD; five great-grandchildren: Zack, Alex, and Noah Hiller of Dunkirk, MD and Nicholas and Madeline Scarff of Kensington, MD; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Archie M. Smith in May 1991.
The family would like to thank the caring ministry team of Lewes Presbyterian Church who regularly visited Mrs. Smith at Harbor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
The Funeral Services will be held at Piney Plains United Methodist Church, 12708 Faith Circle Drive, Little Orleans, MD on Friday, January 2, 2009 at 2:00 PM; Rev. David Bucher officiating. Interment will follow in the Churchyard Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Enterprises, Inc., Lewes, DE.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Hancock Historical Society, 126 West High Street, Hancock, MD 21750.
Online condolences may be sent to [email protected]
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