Jeannette Case, 83

WOODSIDE - Jeannette Case, of Woodside, passed away Friday, March 21, 2008, at her home with family. She was 83.

She was born May 19, 1924, in Dover, to the late Paul and Goldie (Armstrong) Shahan.

Mrs. Case had been a lifelong resident of Delaware before moving to Florida.

She spent many years there, where she owned and operated a successful business.

After retiring, she moved back to Woodside with her son to be near family and friends.

Mrs. Case loved raising parakeets, gardening and taking care of her pets.

She looked forward to every day when she spoke to each of her children or went to spend time with them.

She was preceded in death by the love of her life, her late husband, Zeb Case, in 1992; five brothers, Danny, Norris, Paul, Mailey and Crawford Shahan; and her sister, Neoma Hurd.

She is survived by a son, Ralph Patterson of Woodside; son, Charles Patterson of Harrington; a daughter, Ruth Sawyer of Hartly; daughter, Janet Cribbs of Florida; brother, Joe Shahan of Marydel; brother, Sonny Shahan of Hartly; sister, Virginia Legar of Hartly; 13 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.

Remembrance services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday in Trader Funeral Home, Dover, where friends may call one hour prior.

Burial will be at the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Camden.

The family requests that memorial contributions be given to Delaware Hospice, 911 Lotus Plaza, Dover, DE 19901.