Anna B. Morphet, 104

Anna B. Morphet of Seaford died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007, in Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford. She was 104.

Mrs. Morphet was born Aug. 27, 1902, in Bridgeville, daughter of the late William Henry Brown and Sara Belle (Reed) Brown.

As a young girl, she moved upstate from Bridgeville, attended Goldey College and worked in Philadelphia.

She met her husband after his return from World War I, while he was employed with the railroad. They lived many happy years in New Castle. After his retirement, they resided in Florida for several years before

returning to Seaford in 1967.

Mrs. Morphet enjoyed knitting, sewing, bowling, playing cards and traveling, in addition to enjoying an active social life.

She was an active and enthusiastic volunteer. She was a faithful and lifelong member of the General Federation of Women"s Clubs Acorn Club of Seaford, serving in many capacities. She also worked at the gift shop at the Methodist Manor House.

Mrs. Morphet was a member of the Seaford Historical Society and the Cannon Methodist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Chester James Morphet, who died Jan. 24, 1970.

She is survived by a sister, Jessie Barnes of Lewes; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins; her caretakers and friends, Joyce and Wes Schaefer and their family; as well as a legion of dear friends.

Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Seaford.

Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the charity of one"s choice.

Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Hardesty Chapel, Bridgeville.