Cynthia Ann Wootten's Obituary
Obituary of Cynthia Ann Wootten
Mrs. Cynthia Ann Wootten of Millsboro, DE passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Beebe Health Care in Lewes, DE. She was 80 years old.
Cynthia was born in the Bayard/ Roxana area on November 16, 1941, to the late Medford and Edna M. Cooper Franklin. In addition to her parents, she is preceded by six brothers: Clyde, Linwood, Jewell, Reuben, Jackie, and Jerry Franklin along with a granddaughter Holly R. Townsend.
She retired from Merck Laboratories (Intervet) in Millsboro, DE. Cynthia had also worked on a poultry farm, NCR and Beebe Hospital. She was a member of the Seaford Seventh Day Adventist Church. She loved camping, and spending time in her She Shed making crafts and sewing. Cynthia and her husband Jim also loved to travel and were lucky enough to tour about 25 states by motorcycle. During Christmas she would dress up as Mrs. Santa and visit family and friends with young children. She loved making Christmas extra special. Cynthia will be remembered as loving, hardworking, and dedicated woman who would do anything to help someone. She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend who will be dearly missed.
Cynthia is survived by her devoted husband of 64 years Ralph "Jim" Wootten of Millsboro, DE; two daughters Mona R. Mitchell (Peter) of Dagsboro, DE, and Sheila Hudson (fiancé David Long) of Millsboro, DE; and one brother Danny Lee Franklin of Pensacola, FL. Cynthia leaves behind two granddaughters Jessica N. Bowden and Heather M. Hudson as well as six great grandchildren: Thomas, Austin, Aria, C.J., Mason and Ariyanna. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 6:00 PM on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, DE 19966, where friends may call from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM for visitation.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations in Cynthia's memory to the Seaford Seventh Day Adventist Church, 26295 Sussex Hwy, Seaford, DE 19973.
Electronic condolences via www.watsonfh.com
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