Burton
NASSAU - Ethelda M. Burton departed this life on Mar. 1, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.
The daughter, of the late Walter R. and Edna M. Morris, born Feb. 2, 1931 in Nassau.
Ethelda was employed for many years with Reese and Marge White, of Henlopen Acres, in Rehoboth Beach She also worked along with her husband, as a school bus driver. On Oct. 16, 1948, Ethelda married the love of her life, John. From that union came seven children, whom Ethelda loved with all her heart. She was a wonderfully loving and caring mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She had a quiet demeanor, but would speak up when it mattered. Her children and grandchildren use these words to describe her, feisty, witty, honest, integrity, sensitive, strong, and loving. What a blessing she was to us all! Ethelda was a lifelong member of Israel U. M. Church, Lewes. In her younger years, she was a charter member of the Women's Society of Christian Service, the Senior Women's Choir, and the Young Adult choir, where she was a lead soprano soloist. She also served as a Communion Steward. Her favorite hymn was, "In the Garden". She was an avid lover of flowers and gardening. Ethelda was a homemaker extraordinaire, decorating with seasonal accents. She was a collector of salt and pepper shakers, and Willow Tree angels.
In addition to her husband John, and her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Roland (Dizzy) Morris; and sister, Charlotte Lucas.
She leaves to mourn her passing, seven children, Sandra and Richard Neal, Ross and Angela Burton, Risden M. Burton, Fonda & Rev. Gary Meekins, Robert & Susan Burton, Christina Jones, Ronson & Teri Burton; a step-daughter, Jacqualine Smartt; 17 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Helen Cook and Bertha Jones; brothers-in-law, Leroy Lucas and Ret. Col. William DeShields; many nieces; nephews; cousins; and dear ones.
Services will be Tuesday, Mar. 7, 2017 at 12 noon. Friends may call at the church two hours before the service.
Israel U. M. Church, 20230 Plantation Rd., Lewes, DE 19958.
ARR: MILLER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 11475 Commercial Lane, Unit-C, Laurel, DE 19956, 302-947-1144 & 302-745-8406 www.millerfuneralandcremation.com
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