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Emma Ruth Radish McCabe

Posted 11/24/10

MILLSBORO - Emma Ruth Radish McCabe, "Emma," age 89, of Millsboro, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010. She was surrounded by her family. Born in Millsboro, on Feb. 16, 1921, she was the daughter …

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Emma Ruth Radish McCabe

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MILLSBORO - Emma Ruth Radish McCabe, "Emma," age 89, of Millsboro, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010. She was surrounded by her family. Born in Millsboro, on Feb. 16, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Sarah Ruth Baker Radish. She co-owned and co-operated chicken growing and farming operations with her late husband, Oscar W. McCabe, Sr., who passed in 1998. She was a member of Hickory Hill United Methodist Church, Past President of the U.M.W. at the Church, and was a pianist for the Church. She also served as head librarian for the Millsboro Public Library. The great loves of her life were farming with her husband, gardening and caring for her cats and dogs. She was also preceded by her son, Oscar W. McCabe, Jr. in 1999. She is survived by her nephew and niece who were also her Caregivers, Roy and Marie Rogers. She is also survived by one brother, Raymond Vincent Radish, Sr. and his wife Trudy; and her aunt, Myrtle McCabe. Also, two granddaughters, Ashley McCabe Monroe, and her husband Paul, and Elise McCabe; nieces, Janice and Ruth; nephews, Mike, Bob, and Vincent. She also is survived by her friend and special foreign exchange student, Dr. Rod Guzman and all of her dedicated caregivers. Funeral Services will be 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010, at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro. Friends and Family may call from 11 a.m. till 1 p.m. The Rev. Betty Jo Magee will officiate. Interment will be in Line Cemetery, Whitesville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hickory Hill United Methodist Church, c/o Roy Rogers, Treasurer 28209, Walt Carmean Lane, Millsboro, DE 19966. Condolences may be sent to the family via: www.watsonfh.com.

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