Dorothy E. “Dottie” Mack
June 30, 1924 - January 26, 2017
Mrs. Dorothy E. Mack, fondly known as Dottie, age 92, of Oklahoma City, OK, formerly of New Castle, DE and North East, MD, died on Thursday, January 26, 2017.
A native Delawarean, Mrs. Mack was born in Wilmington, DE on June 30, 1924, daughter of the late Dorothy (Fraser) and Robert Cline. She graduated proudly from Pierre S, duPont High School on June 10, 1942. During that time, she participated in many dance contests where she excelled in the Jitterbug. Later she was employed by the Wiltex Company in Wilmington, DE, retiring after many years of service. In addition, she also worked for a short time for Colonial Florist in New Castle.
Active in the community, Mrs. Mack served on many committees for her children’s sports teams and also volunteered her time on numerous community initiatives. She was a long time member of Joseph B. Stahl Post #30 American Legion. For many years she enjoyed following the Fightin’ Blue Hens, first as a football season ticket holder and second, proudly watching her grandson, Cliff Brumbaugh, compete for the Blue hens baseball team. Mrs. Mack really enjoyed her tailgating friends and others she met along the way.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 58 years, Albert F. Booksie Mack and her two brothers, Harry B. and George R. Cline. Mrs. Mack is survived by her children, Jeffrey Mack (Kimberly Zellers) of North East, MD, Deborah Mack of Moore, OK, Terrence Mack (Nancy Rooks) of South Riding, VA, Robert Booth (Bonnie) of Bear, DE, Elaine Herron of Egg Harbor, NJ, Alfred Mike Mack (Sarah) of Newark, DE, 10 grandchildren; and 20 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 1 pm to 3 pm on Saturday, February 4, 2017, at the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE. A committal service will be held at 2 pm on Monday, February 6, 2017 in the chapel of Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Road, Bear, DE.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Joseph B. Stahl Post #30, Youth Program Fund, 3 E. Jackson Avenue, New Castle, DE, 19720.
steve cherrix
My heart goes out to all of you. I always remember Mrs. Mack as a happy go lucky woman and someone fun to be around. Bless you all.
Jim and Sue Tobin
To many many many years of memories! You will be missed more than words can ever say. Please give Albie, Yogi and Mom lots of love up there for me …oh yeah and tell John Wayne hi. Love you so much!