Norma Nelson's Obituary
Norma Nelson, 82, of Millsboro passed away in the care of the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, on December 15, 2017. She was born on April 21, 1935 to the late Floyd T. and Mary E. Hitchens Wilkins in Milford. Family and food were her passion, and she delighted in hosting family dinners, and sharing her baked goods. She loved to get her hair done, and was always dressed nicely.
She is survived by two children: Dallas M. Shockley, Jr. and Connie L. Davis. She has four grandchildren: Vicky (Baker) Evans, and her husband, Les; Scott Shockley and his wife Katie; Shannan (Davis) Lloyd and her husband, Josh; and Dana (Davis) Wagner, and her husband, Mike; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded by five siblings: John, Josephine, Meldon, Mary, and Dorothy. She was also sadly preceded by her daughter Sandra Baker, and two grandchildren.
A time for viewing and visitation will be held on Friday, December 22, 2017 at the Watson Funeral Home in Millsboro, from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM. There will be a graveside service at 11:30 AM in Carey's Cemetery in Millsboro.
Interment is in Carey's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriot Way, Milford, DE 19963.
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