Rash's Surname Index
Notes for Deborah COX
Deborah C. Harrington (Debbie), age 93, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away on Wednesday, August 20th at Foulk Manor North.
Born in Wilmington, Delaware to the late D. Wallace Cox and Lillian B. Cox, Debbie graduated from Wilmington Friends School and from Goldey-Beacom. She was employed by E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company during World War II. In 1943, she married her loving husband of 71 years, Joseph S. Harrington.
Debbie was a very active member of New Castle Presbyterian Church for 65 years and was involved in Women's Noon Circle, teaching Sunday School, and assisted in organizing the annual New Castle Presbyterian Church's Antique Show. She was also an honorary member of the Wilmington Manor Lions Club and volunteered with the Junior Board of Christiana Care.
Debbie was a summer resident of Indian Beach, Delaware for many years where she was active in the community and served as Mayor.
She was a long time member of Alcoholics Anonymous and held numerous leadership positions at the local, state, and national level. She was most fulfilled and felt her greatest achievements were in helping others.
Mrs. Harrington is survived by her son Joseph (Jay) S. Harrington, Jr. and his wife Pamela W. Harrington, her daughter Joanne H. Speakman and her husband H. Porter Speakman; grandchildren Porter, Elizabeth, Ashley, and Brett; and 5 great-grandchildren.
A Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 26th at 10:00 A.M. at New Castle Presbyterian Church, 25 East Second Street, New Castle, DE. Entombment will be for the family.
The family would like to extend their appreciation to all those at Foulk Manor North for their love and care during the time she was a resident.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to New Castle Presbyterian Church or the Limen House for Women at 624 N. Broom St., Wilmington, DE 19805.
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