DOVER - Elizabeth S. Carey, of Dover, passed away peacefully at the age of 98 on June 21, 2011 after a long illness. She had been a resident of Delaware Home for the Chronically Ill in Smyrna for the past 10 years. Her family deeply appreciates the loving care she received from all the personnel there. Ms. Carey who was also referred to as "Libby" was a dedicated and loving daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother. Ms. Carey will be remembered for her kind, loving and gentle spirit. Her family and friends will miss her deeply but they have peace from the belief that she has gone to be with the Lord. Besides her parents, Samuel L. Spicer and Sarah A. Spicer, Ms. Carey was preceded by her husband of 65 years, Fred B. Carey Sr. in 1996; and her son, Fred B. Carey Jr. in 2000. Ms. Carey leaves behind two daughters, Betty Donovan and husband Charles, and Peggy Schmidt and husband Robert, both of Dover; seven grandchildren' seven great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mary Ellen Gove, of Hanover, Pa., Esther Smith, of Middletown, and Velma Whitlock, of Middletown; and one brother, Leland Spicer, of Middletown. Family and friends are invited to the Funeral Home of Michael J. Ambruso, 1175 S. State St., Dover, on Friday June 24, 2011 for a viewing starting at 1 p.m. with the Service beginning at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at Lakeside ME. Cemetery, Dover. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in her memory be made to Smyrna Church of Christ, 1630 Joe Goldsborough Road, Smyrna, DE 19977. Condolences may be forwarded and Guest Book signed via www.ambruso.com.