Ruth M. Duckenfield, 98, of Rehoboth Beach, Del., passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at Brandywine Senior Living at Seaside Pointe, Rehoboth Beach. She was a daughter of the late James O’Neal and Mamie (Stotz) O’Neal.
In addition to her parents, Duckenfield was preceded in death by her first husband, Isiah Jones; her second husband, James A. Duckenfield; and a son, James Duckenfield. She is survived by her son Albert R. Jones and his wife, Linda; three daughters, Ruth Pennington, Elaine Jones and Diane Sellwood; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Helen Fryers.
All services were to be private. Arrangements were by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes, Del. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Seeing Eye Inc.; P.O. Box 2068; Morristown, NJ 07962-9902. Condolences
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