C. Emily Burton, 93

LEWES - C. Emily Burton, of Lewes, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She was 93. Mrs. Burton was born on Jan. 17, 1915, daughter of the late George Washington and Clara (Messick) Coverdale. Emily was a homemaker who was deeply devoted to her family and friends, and well known for her sense of humor and her direct manner. She was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Lewes for over 50 years serving as a Sunday school teacher, member of the choir, and member of the altar guild. Mrs. Burton was also an avid supporter of the Lewes Senior Center, Lewes Historical Society, Beebe Hospital, Lewes Lions Club, the Lewes Library. She was an honorary lifetime member of the Lewes Yacht Club. Emily enjoyed painting, knitting, crocheting, sailing and going to the beach. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Perry T. Burton in 1972; an infant child; and three sisters, Lillian C. Straw, Marion White and Helena Macintire. She is survived by a son, Leslie L. Burton of Sarasota, Fla.; a daughter, Carol M. Katz of Lewes; two granddaughters, Tracy (Katz) Evans and Blythe Burton-Teed, both of Lewes; a great-granddaughter, Kelsey Evans of Lewes; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A funeral service will be held at noon Monday in St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 2nd and Market streets, Lewes, where friends and family may call after 11 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery, Lewes. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions in Emily's name to St. Peter's Church Sunday School Program, P.O. Box 464, Lewes, DE 19958. Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services, Millsboro.