Dorothy
Dorothy Dill-Jester
d. August 13, 2015
Dorothy Dill-Jester of Felton, passed away Aug. 13, 2015 in the Broad Meadows Healthcare facility at the age of 93. Her parents were the late Herman and Elva Callaway.
Mrs. Dorothy Dill-Jester was a lifetime member of the Felton Fire Company. She was a loving wife, caring mother and grandmother who always put her family first. She devoted her time to taking care of her family. Mrs. Dill-Jester enjoyed staying with her sister Mary after they both had lost their spouses.
Mrs. Dill-Jester and her first husband Olin loved Christmas, They always had their place in Viola lit up with Christmas lights. People often came from miles away to view their display. There was often a steady stream of traffic from dusk until the lights were turned out at night. In the off season, Mrs. Dill Jester could be found at the small florist shop on the farm enjoying her flowers.
Mrs. Dill- Jester is preceded in death by her first husband Olin Dill, son Olin Dill Jr and her second husband Leroy Jester, and son in law Brian Owen.
Mrs. Dill-Jester is survived by her daughters: Janet Fisher (Bob) of Dover and Joyce Owen of Richmond, VA; Grandchildren: Gary L. Fisher (friend Pam) of Richmond, VA, Randy E Fisher (Bobbie) of Milford, DE, Ladonna Owen (friend Amy), Roger Owen, Gregory Owen all of Richmond, VA, Renee Thompson (Jay) of Dover, and Dennis Dill (Brenda) of Dover; 15 great grandchildren; and 15 great great grandchildren; Sister, Mary Price of Felton, DE.
Family is requesting casual attire for the services.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, August 21, 2015 at Melvin Funeral Home, 15522 South DuPont Hwy., Harrington, at 1PM. A Visitation for family and friends will be held one hour prior. Interment will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Camden.
Donations can be made to: Felton Fire Company Ladies, Auxillary PO Box 946 Felton, DE 19943.
Arrangements are by the Thomas E. Melvin & Son Funeral Home Inc, Harrington, DE. Visit us at www.melvinfuneralhome.com to send flowers or sign a condolence book.
Mrs. Dorothy Dill-Jester was a lifetime member of the Felton Fire Company. She was a loving wife, caring mother and grandmother who always put her family first. She devoted her time to taking care of her family. Mrs. Dill-Jester enjoyed staying with her sister Mary after they both had lost their spouses.
Mrs. Dill-Jester and her first husband Olin loved Christmas, They always had their place in Viola lit up with Christmas lights. People often came from miles away to view their display. There was often a steady stream of traffic from dusk until the lights were turned out at night. In the off season, Mrs. Dill Jester could be found at the small florist shop on the farm enjoying her flowers.
Mrs. Dill- Jester is preceded in death by her first husband Olin Dill, son Olin Dill Jr and her second husband Leroy Jester, and son in law Brian Owen.
Mrs. Dill-Jester is survived by her daughters: Janet Fisher (Bob) of Dover and Joyce Owen of Richmond, VA; Grandchildren: Gary L. Fisher (friend Pam) of Richmond, VA, Randy E Fisher (Bobbie) of Milford, DE, Ladonna Owen (friend Amy), Roger Owen, Gregory Owen all of Richmond, VA, Renee Thompson (Jay) of Dover, and Dennis Dill (Brenda) of Dover; 15 great grandchildren; and 15 great great grandchildren; Sister, Mary Price of Felton, DE.
Family is requesting casual attire for the services.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, August 21, 2015 at Melvin Funeral Home, 15522 South DuPont Hwy., Harrington, at 1PM. A Visitation for family and friends will be held one hour prior. Interment will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Camden.
Donations can be made to: Felton Fire Company Ladies, Auxillary PO Box 946 Felton, DE 19943.
Arrangements are by the Thomas E. Melvin & Son Funeral Home Inc, Harrington, DE. Visit us at www.melvinfuneralhome.com to send flowers or sign a condolence book.
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