Beatrice Wells Carey's Obituary
Beatrice Wells Carey of Millsboro passed away peacefully at home,
surrounded by family, on Wednesday evening, June 2nd. She recently
celebrated her 101st birthday. Beatrice was the daughter of Harvey and
Lovee Wells of Milton. The valedictorian of the Milton High Class of 1938,
Beatrice went on to graduate from Banks Business College in Philadelphia
where she worked and resided for a time. It was at the Sharptown
Fireman's Carnival where her late husband, Ned, first saw her and
determined that they would have to meet. A favorite family story is that.
after walking her to her door after their first blind date, Ned returned to the
other couple in the car and promptly announced "I'm going to marry that.
girl!"
He did marry her in Salisbury, Maryland on August 1, 1942, moving to
Shaw Field, Sumpter, South Carolina where Ned was stationed during.
World War II. Ned and Bea began their first business, a general store on
Laurel Road in 1945, and in 1953 they sold that business and established.
Carey's Paint and Hardware on State Street in Millsboro. In the mid-60s,
they began offering custom picture framing, and Carey's Paint and Frame
Shoppe was born. Picture framing became a passion for Bea, an amateur
artist, and she happily continued her work until the age of 96 when she
finally had to retire.
Mrs. Carey was an active member of Grace United Methodist Church
throughout her life, most notably volunteering her time in the nursery and
teaching children's Sunday School. She was a member of the Millsboro Art
League, and of the Millsboro Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary.
She is survived by two sons, E. Edward (Ed) Carey, III, who resided with
her, and W. Frederick (Fred) Carey and his wife Vicky, also of Millsboro,
three grandchildren, Tonya Karl (Ralph) of Rehoboth Beach, Gina Harris
(Andy) of Delmar, and Erin McBride of Millsboro; and eight
great-grandchildren, Taylor Carter (Zachary) of Lynchburg, Virginia, Carey
Karl of Milton, Stephanie Karl of Rehoboth Beach, Cole Jester of Millsboro,
Thaddeus Karl of Rehoboth Beach, Kennedy Harris of Delmar, Noah
McBride of Millsboro, Bella Carey of Millsboro, and of course, her and
Ned's extended families of Millsboro Fire Company, Millsboro Fire
Company Ladies Auxiliary, and Grace United Methodist Church.
Beatrice was preceded in death by her husband, E. Edward (Ned) Carey,
Jr., her sister, Marian Barlen, and her grandson, Zachary Carey.
The Carey Families wish to express their deepest appreciation to the
dedicated caregivers of Cheer and Vitas Hospice, who went above and
beyond in their displays of compassion and loving care.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, DE 19966. Friends may call from 12 noon till 1:00 PM for viewing and visitation. A private interment will follow at Millsboro Cemetery. Rev. Dr. James Van Der Wall will officiate.
Flowers are an acceptable expression of sympathy for this occasion, as will be donations to Millsboro Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, c/o Carissa Pepper, 24491 Gravel Hill Rd, Millsboro, DE 19966, Grace United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 566, Millsboro, DE or Georgetown Cheer Center, 546 S. Bedford St. Georgetown, DE 19947.
Electronic condolences via www. watsonfh.com
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