Patricia Gene Turley

Patricia Gene Turley, 74, of Georgetown passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 8, 2022.

Patricia was born on January 13, 1948 in Cumberland, MD to the late Harry and Colleen (Spooler) Ellis, Jr. She graduated from West Virginia University and retired from the Indian River School District. She taught food services and sewing as a Home Economics teacher. She enjoyed working with the children at school and was a member of the National Teacher’s Organization.

She was 74 years young with the mindset of someone half that. She was an avid collector of antique dolls and glass, especially Betsy McCall. She would continue to wow other parents and doll collectors with her masterfully designed doll clothes. She spent many crazy hours with her family crabbing and fishing at Cape Henlopen together.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Hannah.

She is survived by her husband, James Turley; daughter, Heather Minton-Turley (James); son, Dwayne Turley (Jodie); adopted daughter, Wendy Davis; and grandchildren, Christopher, Joey, Matthew Minton, Sadye, Maxwell, Jessica, Jacklyn, and Leilani .

A Celebration of Life in the spring when the temperature is warmer.

In lieu of flowers contributions in Patricia’s memory can be made to: Parkinson's Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131 Or: American Red Cross, 8550 Arlington Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22031.