Rebecca W. Dodd's Obituary
Rebecca W. Dodd, age 94, of Georgetown, DE, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Winchester, VA, on March 11, 1926, daughter of the late Philip and Rebecca (Paxton) Williams.
Mrs. Dodd began her 21-year career in 1959 as an elementary education teacher. After receiving her master’s degree from the University of Delaware in 1969, she moved into administration with positions as Principal at the Richard Allen School, Frankford Elementary School, and Georgetown Elementary School, from which she retired.
Following retirement, one could always find her working in the garden around her flowers and vegetables.
Mrs. Dodd is survived by her husband, Ronald F. Dodd; her son William V. Ehrlich, Jr. and his husband Ken of Rehoboth Beach, DE.; her sisters: Sarah of Harrisonburg, VA and Margaret of Dallas, TX; her brother, William of Alexandria, VA; and her many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.
Due to the Corona Virus Pandemic, the graveside services at St. Paul's Episcopal Cemetery will be private. A public celebration of her life will be held at some point in the future.
Memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels, www.cheerde.com/meals-wheels, or to Vitas Innovative Hospice Care,100 Railroad Avenue & Adam Street, Lewes, DE 19958.
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