Charlotte Shockley, 87
DOVER - Charlotte Shockley went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, August 28, 2022 in her home, with her loving husband holding her tight.
Charlotte was born March 5, 1935 in Dover, DE to the late, Franklin & Ida (Glanden) Downes.
She had worked for many years for Richardson and Robbins in Dover and concluded her working career in the cafeteria at William Henry High School for eight years before retiring. In her free time, she enjoyed camping, doing ceramics, and performing and teaching line dancing with her husband Ben.
In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her son, James Benjamin Shockley, Jr. who passed away earlier this year.
Charlotte is survived by her husband of 69 years, James "Ben" Shockley; a grandson, James Benjamin Shockley, III & wife, Danielle, of Dover; a daughter-in-law, Marta Shockley, of Dover; and numerous nieces & nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, September 10, 2022 in Pippin Funeral Home, Inc., 119 West Camden-Wyoming Ave., Wyoming; where family and friends may gather one hour before. Burial will follow in Mount Olive Cemetery, Sandtown.
In lieu of flowers, Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 92 Reads Way, Suite 205, New Castle, DE 19720.
Condolences may be sent via: www.pippinfuneralhome.com.