Naomi T. Gross' Obituary
Naomi T. Gross, age 88, of Lewes, DE entered into eternal peace surrounded by her family on May 26th, 2013 at Renaissance Nursing Home in Millsboro, DE.
Naomi was born on December 26, 1924 in Port Deposit, MD, daughter of the late Harold and Esther Tyson. She graduated at the top of her class from The Tome School in Port Deposit, MD where she earned the honor of being named valedictorian of her senior class. She went on to earn a business degree from Goldey Beacon College in Wilmington, DE and was employed by the DuPont Company resigning after a few years to stay at home to raise her family. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Millsboro, DE as well as an active member of the Richardson Park Methodist Church. Naomi enjoyed a passion for playing bridge and was an accomplished bridge player. She was involved in several bridge clubs in the Wilmington area and after retiring to Lewes, Delaware she continued that passion at the Cheer Senior Center.
In addition to her parents, Naomi was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 25 years, George O. Gross in 1973 and her brother George Tyson in April 2013. She leaves her loving memories to be cherished by her children, Emily Turner (Charles), Lewes, DE, Ellen Travers (Geoffrey), Goose Creek, SC, Carolyn Boulware (Rick), Middletown, DE, and Roger Gross (Michele), Lewes, DE, as well as her beloved 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, May 31, 2013 at 11:00AM at Hopewell Cemetery, 1811 Hopewell Road, Port Deposit, MD 21904. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes, DE.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.
Please sign Mrs. Gross's guestbook at this site.
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