Yvonne Elizabeth Posey, age 94, of Wilmington, DE, formerly of Millsboro, passed away on March 25, 2018. She was born in England and trained as an RN during WWII, where she met her first husband.
A war bride, she got her citizenship in 1954. She worked at Crozier Hospital and then for Dr. Walters in his family practice office. When he established the first Family Practice in Delaware (at the Wilmington Medical Center), she worked to train over 40 residents in how to set up an office. Yvonne was a member of the Daughters of the British Empire. She enjoyed drinking tea and teaching ballroom dancing.
She is predeceased by her first husband Wilbur H. Carroll, second husband Harrison Posey, and stepson Gary W. Posey.
Survived by her children Sandy (Jim) Sacra, Janice Carroll, Steven Carroll, stepchildren Judith Bixler and John W. (Colleen) Posey, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the USO would be welcomed.
Condolences
Thank You
Your online condolence will appear once approved by our site administrator.