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Marion Genevieve Jackson, 76
MILLSBORO - Marion Genevieve Jackson of Millsboro departed this life Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007, in Christiana Care-Christina Hospital, Newark, surrounded by her children and family. She was 76.
She was the daughter of the late Isaac Wilson Jr. and Myrtle Elizabeth (Samons) Harmon, and was born March 4, 1931. Marion was the fourth child born into a family of 13 children.
She learned early about caring for others. Sometimes life was not always easy or fair, but she made mistakes and learned from them.
Marion became a mother early and had eight children of her own. Most of those years were spent being a single parent.
During Marion"s earlier years, she attended the Richard Allen School to the eighth grade. Marion stopped going to school and helped care for her siblings allowing her mother to work.
Marion was a woman of many talents. She had worked and been involved in many things.
Marion worked at the Showell Poultry Plant.
She enjoyed doing hair in her home, where family and friends gathered drinking coffee and talking about life.
Marion assisted with the Girl Scouts, polls for the election board, and CHEER.
She was owner of Lad & Lassie Day Care.
Later, Marion worked in the cafeteria for the Indian River School District and at Dollar General. Not to mention baby sitting and helping raise her grandchildren.
Marion was a member of the Nanticoke Indian Association.
She enjoyed the years her daughter, Thomasena, played basketball and supported her at every game.
Marion loved to shop and stock up on things, whether she needed it or not.
She also loved each one of her animals, the animals she had and the ones she inherited from the children. Marion mentioned several times while in the hospital, "Do you think my dogs have forgotten me?"
She was caring and giving. When she saw something that needed to be done, she did it without being asked. Marion also gave when it was not in her means to give.
No one forgot Marion. She had calls from so many friends that checked on her progress.
Her trips to the dialysis center, three times a week for over a year, she called going to work.
One was never left to wonder what she thought. She would speak it plain and clear.
Marion had her favorites.
During this past month, Marion had gone through two major surgeries which left her paralyzed from the waist down. She never once complained nor did she blame anyone. She received it with grace and was determined to work through what had been handed to her.
Marion was making plans to come home.
In addition to her parents and sister, one son, Attlee Trevaine Jackson; and two brothers, Isaac Wilson III and Gussie Lindbergh Harmon, preceded her in death.
Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Watson Funeral Home, 211 Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call two hours prior.
Interment will be in Indian Mission Cemetery, Millsboro.
Helen E. "Holly" Jackson
(Jakubowski)
Age 61 of Wilmington, DE died Sunday, October 27, 2002.
Mrs. Jackson was employed for New Castle County and retired after 20 years of service. She enjoyed gardening and animals.
She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Katie and Jim Jarrell, Jr. and their children Eric and Nicole of Newark, DE; Anne and Kevin Dougherty of Aston, PA; Paula and Tom Smith and their children, Devon and Connor of Rising Sun, MD; her sisters, Anne Bellanca of Harrisburg, PA and Monica Marcozzi of Wilmington, DE; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister Suzanne Bachand of Norristown, PA.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the memorial service on Friday, November 1 at 11 am at the DOHERTY FUNERAL HOME, 3200 Limestone Rd., Pike Creek, where friends may call after 10. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Delaware Humane Association, 701 A. Street Wilmington, DE 19801.
Miriam C. Jackson
Age 81, died Saturday, April 24, 2004 at St. Francis Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Miriam worked for Mrs. R.R.M. Carpenter, Sr. for many years and was a lifelong member of The Church of the Brethren. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family.
Miriam was preceded in death by her parents Hiram and Mary Kaufman, and her sister Alma Griffiths. She is survived by her husband of 58 years Richard "Rich" L. Jackson, Sr.; her sons, Richard Jackson Jr. and his wife Ruth, and Robert Jackson and his wife Diane both of Wilmington; her sisters, Emma Murray of Jerome, PA and Frances Cavalati of Frazer, PA; her brothers, Galen Kaufman of Wilmington and John W. Kaufman of Johnstown, PA; 5 grandchildren and 2 great granddaughters.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the service at Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home, 1400 Kirkwood Hwy., Elsmere on Thurs. Apr. 29th at 10 a.m. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wed. Apr. 28th from 6 to 8 p.m. Interment in Silverbrook Cemetery, Wilmington.
In lieu of flowers please make contributions to The Wilmington Church of the Brethren, 27 Belmont Ave., Wilmington, DE 19804.
Conklin, Leonard
Army
Leonard Conklin of Dover, Delaware age 80, died on January 27, 2011 at Delaware Hospice Center, Milford, Delaware.
He retired from Dow Chemical Company in Huguenot, New York, he was a chemical operator.
He was a crane operator for CFI Steel Company in New Jersey.
Mr. Conklin serve red in the US Army.
He was member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Dover.
In his free time he enjoyed fishing.
He was born on August 13, 1930 to the late Harry and Mamie Conklin.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years Lucy Van Sickle Conklin of Dover.
A son: Leonard J. Conklin of Monticello, NJ
Two Daughters: Carolyn M. Teske of Dover
Marge E. Pulsinelli of Port Jervis, New York
Two Sisters: Susie Vandermark of Matamoras, Pa.
Joan Crawn of Nahunta, GA.
Eight grandchildren and Nine great grand children.
Friends may call on Monday, January 31, from 12 noon to 1 PM in the Trader Funeral Home Inc., 12 Lotus St., Dover, De.
A service will be held at 1 PM in the funeral home.'
Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers the family suggest donation be give to Delaware Hospice 911 South Dupont Highway, Dover, Delaware 19901
Darkow, Nettie V.
Nettie V. Darkow age 84, of Dagsboro, Delaware passed away on March 15, 2010 at Atlantic Nursing and Rehabilitation in Millsboro, Delaware.
Nettie was a member of the Boston Terrier Club of Maryland, and the AKC Kennel Club.
She attended Blackwater Fellowship Church in Roxana, Delaware.
She is preceded in death by her Parents, Alfred & Laura Rust Rogers, and her husband Walter Darkow who passed away in 1999.
She is survived by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister Betty Chandler of Laurel, Delaware, nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St. Millsboro, Delaware where friends may call 1 hr. prior.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Blackwater Fellowship Church 34492 Roxana Road, Frankford, Delaware 19945.
Burial will be in Millsboro Cemetery Millsboro, Delaware.
Mumford, Marvin Calvin
Navy
Marvin Calvin Mumford, 82 of Frankford passed away Friday, April 9, 2010 at the Coastal Hospice by the Lake, in Salisbury, MD. Born Oct. 8, 1927, he was the son of the late Horace M. and Verda Mae Parsons Mumford.
He was a retired supervisor and sales clerk in retail sales.
He was a veteran of World War II in the US Navy, having served on the USS Maumee II. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 7422 in Millsboro.
He was an avid Eagles fan, loved Phillies baseball and loved to play softball in his younger days.
He liked to dabble with lottery tickets, and everyone loved his smile.
He was a member of Carey's United Methodist Church, and also attended the Assembly of God in Selbyville. He loved, and was devoted to his family.
He is survived by his best friend and caregiver, Wanda Mumford and his mother-in-law, Rada Bowden.
He is also survived by a daughter, Peggy Lee Mumford, of Dagsboro and a god-daughter, Jessica Toomey; one brother, Alvin Mumford and his wife Peggy P. of Georgetown; a sister-in-law: Janet Bowden and her friend Diana L. Jones; two brothers-in law: Jerry Bowden and his wife Shirley and Charles E. Bowden and his companion Caroline. Three grand-children: Jennifer McGrath, Deborah Bennett and Robert C. Mumford. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, along with 9 great grand-children survive him. He especially acknowledged his special friends and employers, Jim and Diane Bunting. Marvin was preceded in death by a son, Robert Marvin Mumford, and by his brothers Wayne, Merrill, and Elisha B. Mumford. He was also preceded by a sister, Grace M. Shockley.
Services will be held at Watson Funeral Home at 211 S. Washington St. in Millsboro at 1:00 PM, on Thursday, April 15 where friends may call two hours prior for visitation. Flowers are welcomed. Interment will be at Carey's Cemetery in Millsboro.
Stevens, Mildred J.
Mildred C. Stevens, age 101 of Camden Delaware passed away on March 15, 2010 at the Capital Nursing Home, Dover, Delaware.
She was a member of the Lebanon Wesleyan Church, and loved to play the piano and ride horses.
She was preceded in death by her husband Milton Stevens and several siblings.
Her son Vernon M. Stevens and wife Janet of Hurlock, Md., 1 granddaughter Dana Jewell of Camden Delaware and 3 great grandchildren, Shane, Heather, and Shelby, numerous nieces nephews and cousins survive her.
A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 1:00 PM at Dagsboro Redmen's Cemetery Dagsboro, Delaware.
Pastor Jim Couzens will officiate.
