Helen Davis Weldie, 89

LONG NECK - Helen Davis Weldie of Long Neck, formerly of Wilmington, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at the Harbor Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Lewes. She was 89.

She was born in Galena, Md., daughter of the late James and Asa Davis.

Helen was a graduate of Salisbury State University in Salisbury, Md., and played on their basketball team.

She was a elementary school teacher in the Wilmington area from 1940 to 1979.

Helen was a member of the East Gate Presbyterian Church in Long Neck.

She was an avid sports fan.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Calvin Weldie; three nephews, Bill Craig, David Low and John Low; two nieces, Ann Llewelyn and Pat Kesmodel; and a brother, Julian Davis.

A funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday in the East Gate Presbyterian Church on Long Neck Road, Millsboro, where friends may call after 9:30 a.m.

Burial will be in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro.

Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contribution in Helen's memory to East Gate Presbyterian Church, 34806 Church Lane, Millsboro, DE 19966.

Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services of Long Neck.