Jean Price Harton, 86

WILMINGTON - Jean Price Harton, of Wilmington, died on Saturday, April 25, 2009, at home in the presence of her immediate family. She was 86. Mrs. Harton, formerly of Nashville, Tenn. and Seaford, was a lifelong member of the Episcopal Church. In Nashville she was a member of St. Ann's Episcopal Church, and in Seaford she was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church. In Wilmington she attended Immanuel Episcopal, 17th and Riverview, before moving to Old St. James', Millcreek Hundred. Mrs. Harton is survived by her husband, Joseph P. Harton; a daughter, Joanna L. Harton of West Haven, Conn.; a son, John P. Harton, daughter-in-law Nancy Brown Harton; and two grandchildren, Katherine C. Harton and Andrew D. Harton, all of Wilmington. She is also survived by nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. All were a great joy in her life. A brief Memorial Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May 9, at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Seaford, followed by burial of the ashes in St. Luke's churchyard, and a reception in the parish hall. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to St. Luke's Memorial Fund, 202 N. North Street, Seaford, DE 19973; or to Old St. James' Memorial Fund, 2106 St. James' Church Road, Wilmington, DE 19808; or to Delaware Hospice, 3515 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810. Arrangements by the Cranston Funeral Home, Seaford.