Joanne Evans Hitchens, 71

SEAFORD - Joanne Evans Hitchens, died Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, in her residence. She was 71. Born in Seaford, the daughter of the late Eva Marie Carmine and Maurice G. Evans Sr., she was a bookkeeper at the Millsboro Nursing Home, Millsboro. Joanne was a member of St. Phillips Episcopal Church Laurel, American Legion Post 19 Ladies Auxiliary Laurel, and the Laurel Alumni Association. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, James Franklin Hitchens in 1985. She is survived by a son, Charles Hastings of N.Y.; three daughters, Cheryl Ann Bailey of Laurel, Brenda G. Hignutt of Seaford, and Bonnie Lynn Hastings of N.Y.; a brother, Maurice G. Evans Jr. of Laurel; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be 3 p.m. Saturday in St. Phillips Episcopal Church, Laurel. In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions be made to Compassionate Care Hospice, 31038 Country Garden Blvd., Suite D2, Country Gardens - US 113, Dagsboro, DE 19939. Arrangements by Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Seaford.