Marcelene (Hedrick) Douglas

Darliss Marcelene Hedrick Douglas, age 86, of Glade Valley, NC, formerly of Delta, PA, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Grayson Nursing and Rehabilitation in Independence, VA, in the presence of her children, after a long battle with dementia, and more recently, a rapid physical decline. Marcelene was born December 22, 1939, in York, PA, to Everette Cecil and. Elissie Baldwin Hedrick. 

Marcelene lived most of her life in York County, PA. At age 13 she professed her faith in Jesus Christ and was a lifelong member of Welcome Home Church in Airville, PA. Valedictorian of the Class of 1958 of Lower Chanceford High School in Airville, PA, she willingly put her dreams on hold to care for her aging grandparents. On November 26, 1968, she married the love of her life, Harold Dean Douglas, and they were happily married until his death in 1992. A homemaker for much of her life, she took pride in caring for her family. In 2004, she moved to Glade Valley to live near her daughter's family. She volunteered at both Collinsville Library in Brogue, PA, and the Glade Creek School library in Ennice, NC, for many years. She loved to read and instilled that love into her children. Marcelene was passionate about growing flowers and was often complimented by neighbors on how immaculately maintained her yard was. She also loved cooking for and caring for her family and neighbors. She shared a family fondness for collecting ladybug items, which filled her home. Her grandchildren often unsuccessfully attempted to count all the ladybugs. While an excellent wife and mother, the title she most cherished was "Grandma." She will be remembered for her sweet, unassuming nature.

 In addition to her husband and parents, Marcelene was preceded in death by her beloved stepmother, Lorena Baldwin Hedrick, brothers Dennis Hedrick and Charles Hedrick, and step granddaughter, Kelly Joines. 

Marcelene will be missed by many survivors including her daughter, Amy Douglas Evans and husband Darryl of Glade Valley, and son, Jeffrey Douglas and wife Kerry of Eastampton, NJ. Surviving grandchildren include Rianna Evans Cooke and husband Caleb of Bowie, MD, Caleb Evans and fiancee Serenity Forthman of Davidson, NC, and Katie Douglas of Eastampton, NJ. She is also survived by her step daughter, Debbie (Murphy) Brewer, step grandson, Justin (Jessica) Brewer, and step great-grandchildren Brittany (Drew) Cantrell, Taranda (Brandon) Nichols, Jackson Joines, Ella Brewer, and Eli Brewer. Surviving siblings include Wanda (Wilbur) Golden, Verna Price, Curtis (Ella) Hedrick, Dawn (Jeff) Snell, Joann (Johnny) Spurlock, Mack (Lisa) Hedrick, and Fern (Joe) Kozilski. She is also survived by sisters-in-law Geraldine Hedrick, Marsha Hedrick, and Norma Absher, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Wagner-Elfner and Harkins Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 600 Main Street, Delta, Pennsylvania 17314, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM from the funeral home, with Pastor Caleb Cooke officiating. Interment will follow in Welcome Home Baptist Church Cemetery, Airville, Pennsylvania. Wagner-Elfner and Harkins Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. is honored to assist the family with arrangements.