Grace Blackmore

LAUREL - Grace Blackmore, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, in Salisbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, with her loving daughters by her side. Grace was born in Laurel to the late John W. Benson and Lulu Dunn Benson, on October 23, 1922. She was a graduate of Laurel High School. After graduation she was employed as a secretary and a food worker. During her 86 years, Grace was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and neighbor. Much of her time was spent on her families projects, and interest. She gladly helped with Scouting, PTA, school papers and projects, and cleaning fish. Grace was a wonderful cook. She will be especially missed for her toll house cookies. She was a talented seamstress, and would hand sew clothing for her daughters, nieces, and grandchildren. Grace will be remembered for her sense of humor. She loved to make her friends and family laugh. She met and married the love of her life, Victor S. Blackmore. They were married for 59 years. The marriage produced two daughters, Candy Norcross and her husband George, of Hebron, and Kim Littleton and her husband Alan, of Laurel. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Victor Blackmore; and brothers, Norris and Lester Benson. She is survived by five grandchildren, Josh and Sarah Littleton, Jody Neal, Kristi Truitt, and Michael Fletcher and his wife Rachel; nine great-grandchildren, Lauren and Derek Neal, Brandon Grove and his wife Ashley, Corey Grove, Chad, Christian, Caleb and Chase Fletcher; One great-great-grandson, Karter Hastings; a brother, Jack Benson and his wife Iris; many cousins, several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. A Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 28, 2008 at the St. Philips Episcopal Church, South Central Ave., Laurel. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her honor to the Laurel Alumni Association, American Cancer Society, St. Philips Episcopal Church, or Salisbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Arrangements are in the care of Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, 700 West St., Laurel, DE 19956.