Hilda Owen SMOCK

Hilda Owen Smock Age 76, of Newark, DE died on Sunday August 10, 2003 at the Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. Hilda was a loving mother and homemaker. Before starting her family she had graduated from Goldey School of Business, and had worked for the Hercules and duPont Companies. Mrs. Smock had a love for gardening, reading and artistic painting. She recently enjoyed attending auctions and collecting antiques. Preceded in death by her husband John H. "Jack" Smock in 1976, she is survived by her children, Suzanne Caso, of Raleigh, NC, Barbara Goodchild, of Townsend, DE and John H. Smock, of Newark, DE, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and a sister Ruth Newton of Newark, DE, and many other much loved nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday August 13, 2003 at 10 AM, at the CHANDLER FUNERAL HOME 7230 Lancaster Pike, in Hockessin, where friends may visit with the family beginning at 9AM. Burial will be private at the request of the family. www.chandlerfuneralhome.com (302) 478-7100