LAUREL - Ethel C. Fooks died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, at her home following a lengthy illness. Born in Columbia, Del., she was the daughter of the late Austin E. and Carrie E. Parker Bolden.
She was formerly employed with the state of Delaware as a Caretaker for the Handicapped. She was a member of New Zion United Methodist Church and UMW Gospel Choir. She was also a Communion Stewardess, Lay-Speaker and functioned on various other organizations within the church.
Her survivors include four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; one sister, Kathryn V. Bolden of Wilmington; a niece, Valerie Crockett, who was a caregiver' and a host of other nieces and nephews. Her husband, Charles D. Fooks, died in 1992. Two children, Patricia Perry and Michael Fooks Sr.; and three siblings, John Bolden, Evelyn Crockett and James Bolden Sr., all preceded her in death.
A funeral service was held Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, at New Zion U.M. Church in Laurel. Interment was in the church cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Jolley Memorial Chapel in Salisbury.