Esther Secrist Dill, 84 EASTON, Md. - Esther Secrist Dill, died Friday, January 29, 2010, in the Hospice of Queen Anne's, Centreville, Md. She was 84. Born May 9, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Henry Clay Woolford and Anna Greaves Woolford. Esther attended school in Kent County. During World War II, Esther worked at the Defense Plant, as well as, worked in the Kent County area up until 1950, when she married her husband, Glenn B. Secrist Sr. She later worked as a homemaker for many years and as a seamstress, until her husband's passing in 1978. The most enjoyable aspect of her life was spending time with her family. Her children and grandchildren were everything to her. Most will remember her smiles, laughter, boundless energy and zest for life. In addition to her parents, Esther was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn B. Secrist Sr.; and 10 siblings. Esther is survived by a daughter, Cathy Mueller and husband, Bob of Centreville, Md.; a son, Calvin Secrist and wife, Nancy of Secretary, Md.; a daughter, Nancy Borga and husband, Alex of Cordova, Md.; a son, Glenn B. Secrist Jr. and wife, Susan of Greensboro, Md.; and two stepchildren, G. Lee Secrist of Cordova, Md. and Shirley Mattox of Easton, Md. Additional surviving family members include Blanche Usilton of Greensboro, Md.; 15 grandchildren, Kelly Johnson of Hillsboro, Md., Heidi Poore of Fairlee, Md., Nick Borga and Katie Borga of Cordova, Md., Jamie Secrist of Felton, Kevin Secrist of Secretary, Md., Shannon Shanks of Henderson, Md., Jason Shanks of Preston, Md., Mike Shanks of Easton, Md., Frank Mayer of Greensboro, Md., Faryne Mayer of Henderson, Md., Mark Secrist and Bruce Secrist of Cordova, Md., Michael Mattox of Queen Anne, Md., and Debbie Teat of St. Michaels, Md.; and many great grandchildren. A funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, February 4, 2010, at Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, P.A., Easton, Md. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Easton, Md. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hospice of Queen Anne's Inc., 255 Comet Drive, Centreville, MD 21617. Please visit her online tribute at
www.fhnfuneralhome.com.