Mary Frances Alford, 90

SEAFORD - Mary Frances Alford departed this life on Tuesday, March 6, 2007, at Life Care in Lofland Park, Seaford, after a short illness surrounded by her family and friends. She was 90.

She was born on April 10, 1916, to the late Mary H. and Benjamin Burton, the youngest of six children.

She received her early education at Number 29 School, Wilmington, and later attended Howard High School.

She completed her education at Brown's Vocational School, where she received her nursing degree.

She was employed at Delaware State Hospital until her retirement.

Mary was also an avid reader. She spent hours at a time reading the Bible and everything she could get her hands on.

She was very active in the Greenwood Cheer Center. She was the president for several years and enjoyed the various trips they sponsored.

She was also a member of Crossroad Community Church.

Shopping was her passion. She loved to look nice and wear pretty things.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Sloran T. Alford; a son, Malcolm C. Wright; and granddaughters Jean Wright, Tanya Wright and Ami Wright.

She is survived by a daughter, Kathleen P. Dickerson of Greenwood; two sons, Anthony Wright of Tamarac, Fla., and Robert F. Alford of Milton; two daughters-in-law; Phyllis Wright of Tamarac and Barbara Wright of Camden, N.J.; seven grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Viewing will be from 7-9 p.m. today in Bennie Smith Funeral Home, Millsboro. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in Crossroad Community Church, Bridgeville, where friends may view one hour prior.

Burial will be in Indian Mission Church Cemetery, Millsboro.