Helen Smith Redden, 88

MILFORD - Helen Smith Redden, of Milford, departed this Earth, Wednesday July 8, 2009, to be with the Lord. She passed away peacefully at home with her loved ones at her side. She was 88. Mrs. Redden was born March 2, 1921, in Portsville, the daughter of the late William and Starrie Bradley Smith. She was a homemaker and loved flowers, gardening and animals. She was a loyal supporter of the Humane Society and ASPCA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Redden. She is survived by a son, Barry S. Cordrey of Milford; a daughter, Diane F. Eberhard and her husband Gary of Clayton; two grandsons, Christopher and Michael Fleetwood, both of Clayton and her faithful companion, her beagle, Shelby. Services and burial were private. A special thank you to Griswold Home Health Care for providing her with wonderful care and Delaware Hospice for all they do. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made in her memory to Delaware Hospice, 911 South DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19901. Condolence letters may be sent by visiting www.fariesfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by Faries Funeral Directors and Crematorium Inc., 29 South Main Street, Smyrna.