REHOBOTH BEACH - Joe Ann Murray Vickers of Rehoboth Beach passed away Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017 at Beebe Hospital.
Joe Ann was born Sept. 20, 1936 in Dover to the late Thomas Murray, Sr. and Elsie Gibbs Murray. She graduated from Dover High School in 1954, and Stephens College, Columbia, Mo. in 1956.
She retired after 25 years as a fitness instructor and was founder/President of Aerobics Dance Company "The Vickers Method" which was one of the nation's most popular aerobic exercise programs during the 1970's into the 2000's.
Joe Ann taught fitness classes for seniors at Delaware Tech once she retired.
She enjoyed QVC shopping, gourmet cooking, entertaining, reading and fitness, Joe Ann had a love for life.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Morris Murray; niece, Molly Murray; and nephew, Tommy Murray, III.
She is survived by her daughter, Elsie "Beth" E. Vickers of Ruther Glen, Va.; son, Douglas "Dougie" B. Vickers of Rehoboth Beach; brother, Thomas Murray of Dover.
Memorial services will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017 at the Presbyterian Church of Dover, 54 S. State Street, Dover, DE 19901.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to Tunnell Cancer Center, 18947 John J. Williams Highway (Route 24), Rehoboth Beach, Delaware 19971.
Letters of condolences may be sent and guestbook signed at www.torbertfuneral.com