Elizabeth Hill Martens' Obituary
Elizabeth H. Martens, 87, passed away at home on Sunday, September 9th. Born in Seaford, Delaware on August 31st, 1931, she was the daughter of Ethel and Olan Hill. She spent part of her adult life working as a sales associate at Seaford Medical, formerly Mannings. She looked forward to playing in a card club for over 60 years. She also enjoyed antiquing, decorating for the seasons, cooking, and hosting family and friends. She especially loved spending time with her family and attending events for her three cherished granddaughters.
Betty raised two daughters with her husband, Les Martens, who recently celebrated their 60th anniversary. She is also survived by her two daughters, Sharon Dolby (David), and Tammy Steele (Mike); three granddaughters, Caitlin Givens (Scot), Lindsay Dolby, and Mackenzie Steele; one great-granddaughter, Kendall Givens; an aunt she was very close with, Eunice Vickers; a brother-in-law, Ted Hitz; as well as several cousins and dear friends.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Audrey Hitz.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, September 13th from 10:00 to 11:00, followed by a funeral service, at Watson-Yates Funeral Home, A Parsell Family Funeral Home, 609 East King Street, Seaford, DE 19973. The Reverend Howard Backus will officiate. A graveside ceremony will follow the services at Concord United Methodist Cemetery in Seaford, DE.
Please sign Betty's online guestbook located on this site.
FLORIST NOTE: PLEASE HAVE ALL FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS DELIVERED BY 3 PM, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 TO WATSON-YATES FUNERAL HOME, SEAFORD.
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