Mildred M. Davis Lloyd, 88

MILLSBORO - Mildred M. Davis Lloyd of Millsboro, formerly of Newark, was called home to be with the Lord Sunday, Aug. 19, 2007, at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford. She was 88.

Born in Pikeville, Ky., on July 2, 1919, Mrs. Lloyd was the youngest of 13 children born to the late Thomas Hawkins and Mary Elizabeth (Thornsbury) Robinson.

She was a talented homemaker throughout her life, and was also employed with the Department of Housing and Residence Life at the University of Delaware, where she retired in 1981.

In her leisure hours, Mrs. Lloyd greatly enjoyed reading books and being entertained by her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Lloyd was the true center of her family, and was deeply loved and cherished by everyone. She will be sadly missed not only by her family, but also by her many dear friends and all those who were fortunate to have known her.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, James P. Davis. Sr.; her second husband, George Lloyd; a son-in-law, Benjamin D. Mullins; a grandson, Ronald G. Williams Jr.; a brother; and 11 sisters.

She is survived by eight children, Barbara J. Mullins of Newark, Helen K. Williams and her husband Ronald G. Sr. of Wilmington, Mary L. Mitchell, with whom she lived, James P. Davis Jr. of Newark, Billy R. Davis and his wife Janis of Seaford, Caroletta S. Thompson and her husband John G. Sr., of Laurel, Elizabeth DuHadaway and her husband Larry Jr. of Millsboro, and Robert R. Davis of Newark; 25 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and three stepchildren.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the nurses and staff of Life Care at Lofland Park and of Nanticoke Memorial Hospital for their attentive and compassionate care of Mrs. Lloyd during her illness.

Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 121 W. Park Place, Newark. A funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Gilpin Manor Memorial Park, Elkton.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Ronald G. Williams Jr. Foundation, P.O. Box 5811, Wilmington, DE 19808.