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Elizabeth L. Rex

Collingdale, Pennsylvania

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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...

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It´s been 10 years and I still haven´t processed the deep grief and sadness I feel about my mom mom Rex´s passing. She wasn´t my biological mother, but she was the mother the lord gave me. What a blessing she was to me and my family. I miss you dearly, and have your hand writing on my ribs next to my heart. Keeping you close to me always. I miss her laugh and trips to the dollar store. I miss just about everything, especially the snack pack pudding cups you´d keep in the fridge for me because...

I was a foster child of Betty. My name is Carey and I miss her very much. I loved my mother's kindness and also her good advice.

I never had the pleasure of meeting Betty, but she took care of both of our children before they were adopted into our family. I have lovingly prepared notes that she passed on to us about each of their needs and personalities, and she even sent a truck for our son when our daughter came home to us. We understand that our daughter was the last foster child in her care, and I sincerely hope that the days with my infant daughter were happy days for both of them. Please take comfort in the...

John,

Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Bob McNabb

John,Nancy,Tom, So sorry for your loss,Your mother was a wonderful woman, I shall hold her memories in my heart. Love to all family, Nancy Jenkins Gauntt

Dear Rex family,
I met Betty and Tom 22 years ago as a young worker at CYS. What amazing people! Years later after Tom had passed I remember Betty sitting me down on her couch and showing me photo albums of every child that had ever come through her door. She had nothing but kind words to say about them all! What a wonderful mother! I was so sad to hear she passed away but then a coworker reminded me that now she is with her beloved Tom. I'm sure she's wrapping her arms around every...

Hi John, I am sorry to hear about your mom.

What a great neighbor, always had a smile on her face and said hi. Wonderful woman. You will be missed.
Patrick and Sandy Jennings

John & family, We are so sorry for the loss of your precious Mom. Our prayers are with you all. She is now at peace and happy with your Dad!