Carolyn (Mills)
Register Foskey, 82
Carolyn (Mills) Register Foskey laid down her earthly body to join her Heavenly Father March 10, 2024.
Carolyn was born to the late Reginald Sewell Mills and Elizabeth Meredith Mills in Cambridge, Maryland. She graduated from Cambridge High School in 1959 and Peninsula General Hospital School of Nursing in 1964.
She was predeceased in death by her husband, Milton E. Foskey, Seaford, DE; and step-son Michael R. Foskey Sr., Seaford, DE.
She is survived by her daughter, Amy Register Vasey (Steve) of DeLeon Springs, FL; step-son, John Foskey (Bonnie) of Middletown, DE; grandchildren, Katelyn Lanman (Madeline) and Jackson Vasey of FL; step-grandchildren, Michael R. Foskey Jr., John Foskey Jr., Teresa Hindsley (Shawn), James Foskey (Courtney) all of DE and Rhonda Bailey (Marc) of NV; and seven great grand-children. She is survived by her brother, Doctor Reginald Mills Jr. (Judi) of Springfield, IL; sisters, Marilyn Todd (Doug) and Joanne Rue both of Cambridge, MD.
Carol dedicated 50 years of nursing service to others including becoming one of the first Certified Occupational Health Nurses in the U.S. She began in the emergency department of Nanticoke Memorial Hospital before joining DuPont Plant Medical Department for 27 years. During early retirement she served the Occupational Health Departments of Bayhealth Milford, DE (13 years) and Nanticoke Hospital Seaford, DE (6 years). She officially retired in 2013.
In addition to public service Carol was passionate about people and her relationship with her Heavenly Father. She enjoyed music, singing, reading and fellowship with friends and family. She never met a stranger and spread an abundance of joy and peace during her time on earth.
In her last months Carol was surrounded with peace, joy, kindness, tenderness and constant care in her daughter's home where she only knew love, and comfort 24/7.
A memorial service will be held May 23, 2024 at 11am at Grace Methodist Church, 501 Race Street, Cambridge, MD 21613. Paster Chris Pettit will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, a tribute donation can be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
