Koretta Adelia
Prettyman, 89
GEORGETOWN - Koretta Adelia Prettyman passed away peacefully at home on January 21, 2023.
Koretta lived life to the fullest. She loved to travel and explored many countries with her mother Esther and brother Jimmy. Koretta also loved Lewes Beach, spending many weekends there with her family. She was very athletic and enjoyed years of playing tennis and golf. Her abilities won her many trophies.
Koretta graduated from Georgetown High School, attended William and Mary College, and later pursued cosmetology. She started her career in Georgetown and then opened up her own salon at home.
She was a woman of many talents. She was an excellent seamstress, sewing clothes and curtains. She was also a talented artisan. She caned chairs, hung wallpaper, and upholstered furniture. She especially loved searching for antiques and refinishing furniture. This love led to the ownership of Fox Run Antiques.
Koretta was preceded in death by her daughter, Dian E. Hudson; mother, Esther Prettyman; father, William Prettyman III; brother, William Prettyman IV; sisters, Annabelle Wollaston and Patricia Ingram; and longtime companion, George Minnick.
She is survived by her brother, James (Jimmy) Prettyman and his partner Yost Bonham; children, Debbie Donaway (Greg), Mark Hudson (Melanie); grandchildren, Adrienne Donaway, Erica Donaway, Samantha Ewing (Taylor), Nick Hudson; great grandson, Brooks Ewing; nieces, Esther-Ann Ingram, Marlene Lusk (Jeff), Victoria Wollaston; nephew, Richard Ingram (Nancy); and great niece, Rebecca Hurlock (Matt).
Koretta was blessed to have been cared for by her wonderful caregivers Glenda, Wendy and Angie for the last years of her life. We are forever grateful for the love and care they gave.
Visitation with family will be held at Harbeson United Methodist Church, 18647 Harbeson Road, Harbeson, DE 19951 on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 11:30am with services to follow at 12:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, please make any contributions to Harbeson United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 45, Harbeson, DE 19951.
Arrangements in the care of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal Street, Milton, DE.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.shortfuneralservices andcremation.com