SOUTHPORT — Dona Williams Dale, age 95, of Southport, North Carolina passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024.
Mrs. Dale was born October 24, 1928 in Washington, DC, daughter of the late Edwin and Ruth Williams. She was very proud of having lived in Japan and Taiwan in the 60’s and 70’s. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star of Washington, DC and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. In her younger years, she was an avid skier and enjoyed team bowling with her husband. Her passion was her family and her religion and her home was always open to those in need. She will be remembered for her generosity, humility, and always keeping a sense of humor.
Survivors include; son, Michael Stephen Dale and wife Mary Hallama Dale of Green Cove Springs, Florida; daughters, Cheryl Elaine Dale and husband Richard Crickenberger of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Karen Dale-Barrett and husband Scott Barrett of Woodsboro, Maryland, and Sandra Dale Early of Boiling Spring Lakes; a special “son” Reverend James C. Sheldon and wife Jean Sheldon of New Jersey; sisters-in-law, Rita Frances Dale and Joanne Bond Dale; grandchildren, Jason Hallama, Christopher Dale and wife Sarah, Patrick Dale and wife Amy, Amy Oeth and husband Luke, Benjamin Crickenberger and wife Kristin, Cameron Crickenberger and wife Julia, Leslie Marie Flanagan and husband Jason, Erik Vassiliev and wife Sue, Dale Sheldon and wife Janet, and John Sheldon and wife Brianna; great-grandchildren, Jeffrey, Abigail, Aaron, Austin, Christopher, Avery, Brielle, Kaitlyn, Eddie, Harper Mae, Charis, Elias, Rosalie, Gaige, Allura, and Jameson; and extended family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward P. Dale, a grandson, Benjamin Vassiliev; and son-in-law, Stephen Dale Early.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Southport. Burial will be in George Washington Cemetery in Adelphi, Maryland.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 to 12:00 pm on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service in Southport.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the SECU Hospice House of Brunswick, 955 Mercy Lane, Bolivia, NC 28422.
Online condolences may be made here.
