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Doris Mae Palmer Shiels (Stork)

Doris Mae Palmer Shiels (Stork), 90 of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully at home with her son by her side on May 20, 2021.  Born and raised in Marcus Hook, PA, the only child of Leonard & Christine Stork, she spent the majority of her life in Wilmington, DE.  Doris graduated from Wesley College in Dover, DE, was an avid bowler, and loved to dance, sing, and travel.  She was a member of Sellers Senior Center and St. Mark’s Lutheran Church.

Doris is survived by her children, Deborah Williams & Jeffrey Palmer, 4 grandchildren, Abby, Nikki, Michael and David, and 8 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, Doris asked that you honor her memory by doing something that makes you happy. Because life is essentially just two dates and a dash. Fill the dash with as many good things as you can. You may also make a donation in Doris’ name to Sellers Senior Center.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

Funeral Services

A visitation for family and friends will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, June 2nd with a funeral service at 12:00 pm at Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE.  Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, Doris asked that you honor her memory by doing something that makes you happy. Because life is essentially just two dates and a dash. Fill the dash with as many good things as you can. You may also make a donation in Doris’ name to Sellers Senior Center.”

 

 

 

Condolences

    Shelley Golder writes,
    Debbie, I am so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. I know it is never easy to lose a parent, so please let me know if I can help in any way. My sincere condolences to you and your family. SHELLEY 💗
    05/26/2021 06:20 pm
    Marian Delaney writes,
    Jeff, my sincere condolences to you and your family. God Bless your Mom. I hope the many happy memories you have - will be a comfort to you.
    05/28/2021 11:14 am
    Sunshine M. Rider-Ivers writes,
    Jeff, we love you and your mom. She was a wonderful fun soul. Sunshine
    05/29/2021 05:07 pm
    Linda Healey writes,
    Doris, you were such a sweet little lady and Sellers Senior Center will never forget you. Every time we wii bowl, we remember you and smile. RIP Doris!
    06/02/2021 05:06 pm

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