Elizabeth L. Rex

Elizabeth L. Rex, (nee Fitzsimmons), 81, of Collingdale, died on Aug. 25, 2013, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was a graduate of Aldan High School. She was a foster parent for Children & Youth Services of Delaware Co. for over 50 years, taking care of over 250 children in her home. She was featured in an article called "The Tears and Rage of a Foster Mother" in the July 1987 Redbook magazine. She was previously a member of Old First Reformed Church of Phila., and currently a member of the Church of the Overcomer in Chester. She loved to spend time in her garden and enjoyed reading and being with family and friends. She was an advocate for children and many of their parents. She was the loving wife of the late Thomas D.; beloved mother of Thomas D., Jr. of Collingdale, John A. (Judith) of Drexel Hill and Nancy S. Lender (Walter) of West Chester; sister of Edmund L. Fitzsimmons (Helen); four nephews;grandmother of Brian, Kimberly, John Jr., Leah and Erin; and great-grandmother of Shannon. Relatives and friends are invited to call from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29th, in the Frank C. Videon Funeral Home, Sproul and Lawrence Rds., Broomall, and again from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 30th, at the funeral home, followed by her funeral service at 11 a.m. Interment Oaklands Cemetery (West Chester). In lieu of flowers donations may be made to your favorite charity.