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Catherine “Katie” Crowe McMillan

Catherine “Katie” Crowe McMillan, known to her friends as Katie, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2022, surrounded by her family.

Katie was a warm, compassionate person who was quick to laugh and even quicker to help others, donating her time to charitable organizations such as Meals on Wheels and the Needy Family Fund. She had many friends with whom she enjoyed playing bridge and loved creative endeavors such as knitting, writing, and needlepoint. She was an avid reader and enjoyed crossword puzzles and sudoku. She worked for the State of Delaware’s Department of Health and Social Services for 42 years, culminating in her role as a Deputy Director, before retiring to spend time with her family and volunteer on various Boards.

She is survived by her husband of fifty-nine years, William, as well as her son, Brad McMillan (and his wife, Nora) and her daughter Beth Splaine (and her husband, Kevin.) She was a loving Nonnie to her four grandchildren: Jake, Jesse, and Max Splaine, and Jackson McMillan, and adored her sisters Sally Barckett and Mary Flanagan (deceased), as well as her best friend Thelma Mayer. She is also survived by five brothers-in-law- James Flanagan, as well as John, Richard, David, and James McMillan, and their families. Although she’ll be missed by everyone, her soul flows through all of us.

Katie was always trying to make the world a better place, so in lieu of flowers, please make a donation in her memory to the charity of your choice.

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Funeral Services

Katie will be interred in the Garden of the Nativity at Gracelawn Memorial Park on Friday, June 24, 2022 at 1pm.

Condolences

    Joseph & Anne Smigielski writes,
    Our condolences on the passing of Katie. We knew her from Neuro Fitness Therapy & she was such a sweet lady. May she Rest In Peace. Take care.
    06/15/2022 08:38 am
    Rosemary Killian lit a candle and writes,
    Bill, Thelma and Family, My sincerest condolences to all of you. About 50 years ago, when it was a new idea, Katie and I shared a job at the Department. She was gracious, smart, smiling, and a good "mate", helping to overcome the idea that such sharing couldn't be done. She was an oasis of calmness and always kind in her dealings with other people, clients and coworkers, but found the rye humor in problems which faced us daily. Above all, her focus was always her family and she was filled with glowing pride and joy at each of their accomplishments. It was also apparent that she was loved and cared for in return. She was a wonderful person who lived an admirable life. Her passing is a loss for all.
    06/15/2022 10:03 am
    Mary Ball Morton writes,
    John and I send condolences to Katie's family. We always appreciated her kindness. Your Wawaset Park neighbors, Mary Ball and John Morton
    06/15/2022 02:03 pm
    Rosanne Mahaney writes,
    Katie was my Supervisor for many years at the State of Delaware, Division of Social Services. She guided and mentored me throughout my career. She was always kind, supportive, and just a good person. Together she and Thelma kept us all laughing and our moral high. I have thought of her fondly and often over the years. My deepest condolences to her family and friends. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
    06/19/2022 11:09 am
    Marie Nonnenmacher writes,
    My sincere condolences go to Katie's family. I remember Katie fondly as a colleague, fellow state employee and incredibly kind and gracious lady. At first, she seemed to be prim and proper, but as I got to know her over the years, I realized how funny and fun loving she was and what a great sense of humor she had. She helped me both personally and professionally as I endeavored to learn more about the state programs Katie helped to manage and I will be forever grateful to her for that. She will not be forgotten.
    06/19/2022 06:31 pm
    Lynn Turner lit a candle and writes,
    Sending prayers to you, losing a sibling is so hard, may your memories of Katie help you heal Much Love Lynn Turner
    06/22/2022 08:07 am
    Jill Williams writes,
    My heartful condolences to the family. Katie was kind, gracious, smart, and funny. A great lady with a sense of style. We worked together at Medicaid for years. Jill Williams
    06/23/2022 03:01 pm

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