Phyllis Smith Ellingsworth Knotts, 67

SEAFORD - Phyllis Smith Ellingsworth Knotts, of Seaford, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2008, after a brief struggle with cancer at Select Specialty in St. Francis Hospital, Wilmington. She was 67.

She was born Feb. 5, 1941, in Bridgeville, the eldest daughter of Charles M. and Margaret E. Webber Smith.

She had worked as a seamstress for several years at local garment factories before retiring.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Howard Ellingsworth; her second husband, William Knotts; sisters Connie S. Leggs and Shirley A. Bramble; brothers Madison Webber and Homer Smith; stepsisters Thelma Warrington. Ermadine Starkey and Margaret Vanderwende; and stepbrothers Lawrence E. Smith, Melvin A. Smith and Nelson C. Smith.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Chris and Craig Dukes of Concord, near Seaford; a son, Charles M. Smith of Seaford; her beloved granddaughter, Megan Nicole Dukes; several nieces, and nephews; and her companion, Clifton Hall of Seaford.

A celebration of Life service will 2 p.m. Thursday in Concord United Methodist Church, 25322 Church Road, Concord, where friends may call one hour prior to the service.

The Rev. Diane E. Nelson will officiate.

Burial will be in Blades Cemetery, Blades.

Instead of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Concord United Methodist Church, c/o Marvin E. Lloyd, Treasurer, 12560 Concord Road, Seaford, DE 19973.

Arrangements by Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Seaford.