Ursula Willey's Obituary
Obituary of Ursula Willey
Ursula Willey of Seaford, DE passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Tidal Health Nanticoke. She was 83 years old.
Ursula was born in Hamburg, Germany on June 20, 1937, to the late Hugo and Wilhelmina Thomas Reinhard. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother Klaus Reinhard, a granddaughter Courtney McDowell, and a great granddaughter Elliana McDowell.
She was born in Germany and moved to the U.S. when she was seven years old. Ursula lived in the Greenwood and Bridgeville area most of her life. She was a 1957 graduate of Bridgeville High School. In her free time, she enjoyed spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren who affectionately called her "Nanny".
Ursula is survived by her husband Jon Willey of Sumter, SC, two daughters Dawn Chism (David) and Heidi McDowell (Mike) both of Bridgeville, DE; and a sister Heike Kinne of Palm Bay, FL. She also leaves behind three grandchildren Brianne Campagnini (Michael), Christian McDowell and Cheyenne Chism as well as four great grandchildren Brennan and Kobe McDowell and Leia and Qi'ra Campagnini. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
A celebration of life will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at 25607 Brookside Drive, Seaford, DE 19973.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation, PO Box 781352, Philadelphia, PA 19178-1352 or [email protected].
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