Isabell M. Hinkle's Obituary
Obituary for Isabell M. (Jenkins) Hinkle
Isabell M. (Jenkins) Hinkle, born on August 22, 1938, in Glenolden, PA, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025, in Millsboro, DE. She was the beloved daughter of the late Arthur and Anna (Krumpka) Jenkins.
Isabell graduated with the Class of 1956 from the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur in Media, PA. She went on to work in the payroll department for Sears and later for Wyeth. Throughout her life, she found great joy in traveling, especially to Williamsburg, VA, and Cancun. She also loved dining out, gardening, and playing cards, particularly bridge. She was an avid viewer of FOX News.
In addition to her parents, Isabell was preceded in death by her first husband Joh F. Dougherty Jr., her 2nd husband, Robert Behney Hinkle, and her siblings, Clifford, Forrest, Frank, Bruce, Tom, Arthur, Beatrice, and June. She is survived by her son, John Dougherty (Ann Marie); her daughters, Mary Dougherty and Caroline Weaver (John); her cherished grandchildren, Isabell, John, Amanda, Garrison, Graeme, Gavin, Cameron, and Reagan; and her great-grandson, Benson. She also leaves behind her brother, George, her sister, Esther, and many loving nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at Watson Funeral Home and Crematorium, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, DE 19966, on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM, with a viewing from 10:00 to 11:00 AM prior to the service. Interment will be private.
Isabell will be deeply missed by her family and friends, but her memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
Please sign Mrs. Hinkle's Tribute wall at this site.
FLORIST NOTE: Please have all arrangements delivered to Watson Funeral Home & Crematorium in Millsboro on Wednesday April 9 by 4:00PM.
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