Doris B. Cordrey
Doris B. Cordrey
Age 90, of Salisbury, MD, and formerly of Pennsville, NJ, died Sunday, March 6, 2011, at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford.
She was born in Delmar July 1, 1920, a daughter of the late Harley J. and Susie Blanche (Phillips) Bailey. After many years of service, Doris retired from E.I. DuPont in Seaford where she worked in spinning and later as a lab inspector. For over 40 years she was a member of the International Ikebana Philadelphia Chapter where she got joy from mastering and teaching beautiful Japanese flower arranging. She was honored to exhibit her art at the Philadelphia Flower Show and the Philadelphia Art Museum. She was also a very gifted bonsai tree grower.
Doris was an avid golfer for many years and even played up until 80 years of age and enjoyed memberships at Seaford Golf & Country Club and Seaview Country Club in New Jersey, among other clubs. She loved to travel and experience golf in many other countries. She is remembered as a wonderful dancer, and as a product of her era, the jitterbug being her favorite. Doris was a lifetime philanthropist who always supported many worthy organizations. She was a member of the Ward Museum in Salisbury and always had a place in her heart for the Philadelphia Children's Hospital. Her generosity involved her family and those close to her, as she was always there for them in their time of need.
She is survived by several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles E. Horner, her second husband, John B. Cordrey and seven brothers and sisters.
A visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, March 12, from 2-3 pm, at Short Funeral Home in Delmar. A time of remembrance will be held at 3 pm, led by James Post, a great nephew of Mrs. Cordrey. Interment in Gracelawn Memorial Park will be privately held at a later date.
Memorial contributions can be made in her memory to American Cancer Society , 92 Reads Way, Suite 205, New Castle, DE 19720.
Arrangements are in the care of SHORT FUNERAL HOME, Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting
www.shortfh.com
Published in The News Journal on March 9, 2011
Doris B. Cordrey
Doris B. Cordrey
Age 90, of Salisbury, MD, and formerly of Pennsville, NJ, died Sunday, March 6, 2011, at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford.
She was born in Delmar July 1, 1920, a daughter of the late Harley J. and Susie Blanche (Phillips) Bailey. After many years of service, Doris retired from E.I. DuPont in Seaford where she worked in spinning and later as a lab inspector. For over 40 years she was a member of the International Ikebana Philadelphia Chapter where she got joy from mastering and teaching beautiful Japanese flower arranging. She was honored to exhibit her art at the Philadelphia Flower Show and the Philadelphia Art Museum. She was also a very gifted bonsai tree grower.
Doris was an avid golfer for many years and even played up until 80 years of age and enjoyed memberships at Seaford Golf & Country Club and Seaview Country Club in New Jersey, among other clubs. She loved to travel and experience golf in many other countries. She is remembered as a wonderful dancer, and as a product of her era, the jitterbug being her favorite. Doris was a lifetime philanthropist who always supported many worthy organizations. She was a member of the Ward Museum in Salisbury and always had a place in her heart for the Philadelphia Children's Hospital. Her generosity involved her family and those close to her, as she was always there for them in their time of need.
She is survived by several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles E. Horner, her second husband, John B. Cordrey and seven brothers and sisters.
A visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, March 12, from 2-3 pm, at Short Funeral Home in Delmar. A time of remembrance will be held at 3 pm, led by James Post, a great nephew of Mrs. Cordrey. Interment in Gracelawn Memorial Park will be privately held at a later date.
Memorial contributions can be made in her memory to American Cancer Society , 92 Reads Way, Suite 205, New Castle, DE 19720.
Arrangements are in the care of SHORT FUNERAL HOME, Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting
www.shortfh.com
Published in The News Journal on March 9, 2011
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