Sally Ann Warwick
March 20, 1939 - September 7, 2013
Sally Ann Warwick (née Farrow) (Dellinger), age 74, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 7, 2013, surrounded by her loving family.
A native Delawarean, Sally was born in Wilmington on March 20, 1939, the daughter of the late Frank Farrow and Irene C. Synczyszyn. She attended Sacred Heart School in Wilmington and graduated from William Penn High School in New Castle.
Sally made her career in the restaurant industry over a span of 53 years, waitressing at the Gateway Restaurant and 76 Room in New Castle, then as a professional bartender at the former Cheryl’s Sky Lounge in New Castle and at the Holiday Inn in Newark.
Being a collector of Americana Folk Art, Sally enjoyed scouring area garage sales and antique stores in the Lancaster area, as well as numerous craft shows in Pennsylvania and Delaware. She was also an avid crafter, making and selling beautiful wreaths and flower arrangements. Her generosity and kind heart were an inspiration to everyone she met.
She is survived by her children, Michael A. Dellinger (Diane) of Pike Creek, Charles E. Dellinger, Sr. (Kathleen) of Middletown, and Lisa A. Dillon (Colin) of New Castle; sister, Barbara Bruce of Corydon, IN; brother, Charles Synczyszyn of Wilmington; grandchildren, Melanie, Lauren, Brie, Michael, Gina, Juli, and Charlie; great grandchildren, Luke and Dylan; and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to say a special thank you to Sally’s neighbors and all those who devoted their time to provide her comfort and care. For this, the family will be forever grateful.
A funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, September 11, 2013, at the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, where visitation will begin at 11 am. Interment will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, 256 Chapman Rd., Ste. 102, Newark, DE 19702.
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Name: Sharon May
Message: What a Beautiful picture of your Mom she was such a wonderful women and will be missed but she is in a much better place now, thoughts and prayer for you all!!
Love Sharon & Ray May
Name: Mary Ann Crosley
Message: Michael, Chuck, Lisa I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you. I have many great memories of your mother from my younger years. She is a genuinely nice person.
Name: ANNIE CARDENTI
Message: CHUCK & FAMILY HEARTFELT THOUGHTS OF YOU. HER MEMORY WILL LIVE ON IN YOUR HEARTS FOREVER.
Name: Alice
Message: Sally and I worked together back in the early 70’s at the 76 Room. We went to Jersey to dance a few times and I remember she loved to dance, especially to Woolly Bully. Sally, I hope they play it for you in heaven. She was a fun person and a joy to work with.