Dorothy Mae Marvel, 91

MILLSBORO - Dorothy Mae Marvel of Millsboro died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007, in Beebe Medical Center, Lewes. She was 91.

She was born in Ocean View to the late George and Deborah (Fenton) Littleton.

Mrs. Marvel graduated from Lord Baltimore High School and Milford School of Nursing and she enjoyed a long career as a registered nurse.

She spent most of her career working at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, and later she worked at Beebe Hospital, Lewes.

Mrs. Marvel moved to Millsboro after her retirement to be near her family.

She was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church, Millsboro, and the Eastern Star.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John B. Marvel; one brother, Joshua Littleton; and four sisters, Florence Borleske, Eva McCabe, Elsie Godwin and Marguerite Moore.

She is survived by her son, George Wayne Scorah and his wife Nancy B. Scorah; two grandsons and their wives, Todd and Mary Scorah and Chad and Lorette Scorah; one great-grandson, Jordan Scorah; one great-step-granddaughter, Heather Jackson and her daughter, Alexis; two sisters, Lula Webb and Elva Elliott; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call one hour prior.

The Rev. James Ellwanger and Dona Rayne, lay leader and director of disciples, will officiate.

Interment will be in Mariner's Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Ocean View.

Instead of flowers, the family asks for contributions to Grace United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 566, Millsboro, DE 19966.

Letters of condolence may be sent via watsonfh@verizon.net, delmarvaobits.com or watsonfh.com.