Donna F Milligan's Obituary
Donna F. Milligan of Gumboro, DE passed away at home on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 while in the care of her family and Delaware Hospice. She was 68 years old.
She was born in Salisbury, MD to the late Harry and Mary Donaway Cooper. Donna retired after 28 years as the Store Manager at the Rite Aid Stores in both Millsboro and Rehoboth Beach. After retirement she worked part time for American Greetings stocking cards. Donna was a member of Grace U.M. Church in Millsboro, DE where she was very involved with the church and Mission trips. She enjoyed yardwork, reading, watching her grandchildren play sports and spending time with her family.
Donna is survived by four children, Tammy Garcelon of Millsboro, DE; Tara Thoroughgood (Billy) of Dagsboro, DE; Holly West (David ) of Gumboro, DE; and Sean Milligan (Teena) of Gumboro, DE. She also leaves behind two brothers, Wayne Cooper of Gumboro and Gary Cooper of Laurel, DE as well four grandchildren, Parker Thoroughgood (Stacey) of Virginia Beach, VA, Paige West, Seth Milligan and Marissa Milligan all of Gumboro, DE.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, August 28, 2020 at the Grace United Methodist Church, 300 E. Church St., Millsboro, DE 19966, where friends may call from 11 AM - 1 PM for visitation. Rev. Karin Tunnell will officiate. Interment will follow at the Millsboro Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Grace U. M. Church, PO Box 566, Millsboro, DE 19966.
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