Thelma Mae Warrington's Obituary
Thelma Mae Warrington, passed away peacefully at home on July 1, 2023, surrounded by family. Born in Greenwood, DE on March 7, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Charles Smith and Eva Melvin Smith. Thelma enjoyed her family, loved gardening, baking, fashion and was a huge Philadelphia Phillies fan.
Thelma owned and operated local businesses beginning in the 1950’s and ending in the 1970's in Lewes, including a small restaurant on Kings Highway, a rooming house on Savannah Road, a daycare, and a women’s boutique, known as “Sue Ann Fashions". Thelma faithfully attended and was a member of the Lewes Presbyterian Church until her declining health didn't allow her to attend any longer. Thelma loved her family, enjoyed family and holiday dinners, and baking all the family's favorites, including yeast rolls, cakes, pies, and more. She lived a full and productive life and will be greatly missed.
Thelma was predeceased by her husband Oscar H. Warrington Jr. in 2002. She is survived by her son, Jon Ronald Garner (Carol) of Lewes; her daughter, Virginia Lee Lynch (George) of Milton; her son, Oscar H. Warrington III (Mary) of Murrells Inlet, SC; and her daughter, Sue Ann Newsham (Michael) of Milton; her sister, Ermadine Starkey of Smyrna; her grandchildren: Ron, Jennifer, Ossie IV, George, John, Kyle, Staci, and Mason; her 8 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandson.
A funeral service will be held on Friday July 7, 2023, at 2:30 PM, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE, where friends may visit beginning at 1:30 PM. Burial will follow at Coolspring Presbyterian Church Cemetery where there will also be a small gathering of friends and family in the Fellowship Hall.
All who cannot attend the service in person are invited to join via live-stream by visiting http://www.parsellfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/permalink/11081072/LTWebcast
The family would also like to thank the caregivers that took excellent care of their mother: Melisa, Jane, Towanda, Kathy, Tina, and Evelyn. Thanks also to the Delaware Hospice Care Team.
In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to the Coolspring Presbyterian Church.
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