Betty S. Conaway, age 77, of Millsboro, Delaware passed away on May 22, 2010 at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes, Delaware. Betty was a life long member of the Dickerson Chapel AME Church in Millsboro, Delaware, she was a member of the Steward Board and Lay Organization. Betty was a member of the Rehab Court # 3, Heroines of Jericho, Clarksville, Delaware, holding several seats including Past, Most Ancient Matron. She was a member for over 25 years of the Milton Assembly # 81, Order of the Golden Circle P.H.A. She was Past Loyal Lady Ruler. Betty worked at the Stockley Center for 29 years before having to retire due to medical reasons. She loved to cook and entertain family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents Edward & Hilda Short Jones and a brother Ronson Short. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Andrew Martin Conaway, one Daughter Sheredia Langhorne of Riverdale, Georgia, one god child; Byron Allen of Harrington Delaware. 2 brothers; Donald Short and his companion Colette of Bethesda, Md., and Bruce Short of Philadelphia, Pa., 2 grandchildren; Katryna & Lauren Langhorne. Many nieces, nephews, cousins, along with extended family and friends, also survive her.

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday May 27, 2010 at Dickerson Chapel AME Church Rt.113 Millsboro, Delaware at 11:00 AM where friends may call 1 hour prior. Rev. Richard Worthy will officiate. Interment will be in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro, Delaware. Arrangements have been entrusted to Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro, Delaware.

(05/25/10)