REHOBOTH BEACH - Eleanor King Roe, formerly of Rehobeth Beach, Del., passed away suddenly on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010 in Shands/University of Florida Hospital in Gainsville, Florida. Born November 22, 1920, Eleanor was the daughter of the late Grover C. King and Bertha Reed King. She grew up and attended school in Smyrna, DE, graduating in 1939 from John Bassett Moore. Eleanor owned and operated the Village Inn in Little Creek, Del., for over 35 years, where she made many friends during that time. Prior to that, she owned Boyer's Package Store and Bar in Smyrna. Following the sale of the restaurant several years ago, she eventually moved to Dunellen, Florida, where she resumed her lifelong hobby of painting. She was well known locally for portraits of her family and friends, as well as landscapes. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Dorothy King Williams; husband, William G. Roe, Jr.; and a grandson, Keith Douglas Moore, in July 1986. She is survived by her daughter, Jacqueline R. Moore, and her husband Robert of Smyrna, Del.; and her son, William Michael Roe, of Morriston, Florida. She is also survived by grandchildren, Robert Moore, Jr. and wife Amy of Smyrna, Del.; Michelle Roe of Magnolia, Del., Jennifer Roe and Christopher Roe, both of Morriston, Florida; and great-grandchildren, Dougie, Heather, and Kristen. A private graveside service will be held at Odd Fellows Cemetery. Arrangements are by Faries Funeral Directors and Crematorium Inc., 29 South Main Street Smyrna, DE and condolence letters may be sent by visiting www.fariesfuneralhome.com