Gloria M. Adkins

1926 - 2012

Gloria M. Adkins obituary, 1926-2012, Delmar, DE

BORN

1926

DIED

2012

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Short Funeral Home - Delmar

13 East Grove Street

Delmar, Delaware

Gloria Adkins Obituary

Gloria M. Adkins

Delmar—Gloria M. Adkins, 85, of Delmar, died Monday, November 5, 2012 at Delmar Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

She was born in Crisfield on November 10, 1926, a daughter of the late Ural and Helen Carey.

Gloria worked for a number of years as a clerk in medical records at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. More recently she worked as a clerk for the Town of Delmar, a job she truly loved. She was a life member of the Delmar VFW Post 8276 Ladies Auxiliary and the Delmar Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. In her younger years she enjoyed bowling and was a member of several bowling leagues. She also enjoyed caring for her rose bushes and playing shuffleboard.

She is survived by 2 sons, Phillip C. Childress (Sally) of Seaford and Bryan E. Adkins (Twila) of Salisbury; 6 grandchildren, David Childress, Ashley Adkins, Sara Adkins, Anne Childress, Lane Stutzman and Chad Stutzman; and 2 great grandchildren, Lillian and Evan. She is also survived by 2 sisters, Sandy Barone (Frank) of Salisbury and Jean Hall (Roger) of North Carolina and several nieces and nephews.

A visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2012 from 10:00 to 12:00 at Short Funeral Home in Delmar. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. at Melson's Cemetery in Delmar.

Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Delmar Fire Department, P.O. Box 143, Delmar, DE 19940.

Arrangements are being handled by Short Funeral Home of Delmar. To send online condolences to the family, please visit www.shortfh.com.

Published by The Daily Times on Nov. 7, 2012.
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Dear Phillip and Bryan,
I'm sorry for your loss, it's been years since I've seen your Mom and I even remember visiting your Grandma Helen as she was a dear friend of my Mom. Peace be with you both and may you hold onto the strength of the Lord through this difficult time.
Susan Mason,formally of Seaford Delaware, Smithfield, Virginia

Susan Mason

November 8, 2012

To the family, words can not describe how I felt about Ms. Gloria. She was a wonderful resident to take care of, I would always go to her room and give her a kiss on her cheek and talk with her for a little while. She was just a beautiful human being and I will miss her dearly. God Bless

Tammie Yarns

November 7, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. Ms Gloria seemed to have been a very active within her community. A true gem. I hope that during this time may you find strength in these words from the bible. ~ Jeremiah 29:12,13

A. Blair

November 7, 2012

My thoughts are prayers go out to all of Miss Gloria's family during this difficult time. A true definition of a dedicated Delmar citizen. I always enjoyed seeing Miss Gloria. What a lovely lady she was. With love and sympathy, Mary Lynn Hastings

Mary Lynn Hastings

November 7, 2012

Bryan, Phil and Families - May God bless each of you during this time of sorrow. Heaven has gained another angel.

Dave See

November 7, 2012

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