Ellen Leonard Dougherty Wright

Ellen Leonard Dougherty Wright, 83, of Double Mills passed away Friday, January 15, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born November 7, 1932 in Mardela Springs she was the daughter of the late Gelston Dougherty, Sr. and Martha Leonard Dougherty. Alongside her husband Ed, Ellen worked on their family farm for all her life and worked part-time as a postal carrier. She was an active member of Snethen United Methodist Church and several other community organizations. She enjoyed spending her winters in Port Charlotte, Florida. Ellen enjoyed many types of crafts and for many years made cross-stitch Christmas Cards for friends and family. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Edward C. Wright; children, Barbara Williams and her husband Barry, Charlene Harcum, Janet Mercer and her husband Rick; and Keenan Wright; five grandchildren, Jaime Schindelbeck and her husband Shawn, Justin Williamson and his wife Margie, Jacob Williamson and his wife Gwen, Stacey Harr and her husband Chris, and Sarah Gonzales and her husband Ethan; five great-grandchildren, Stefan, Kyle and Rebekah Schindelbeck, Bryce Harr, and Rhian Williamson; two step great-granddaughters, Alyssa and Sierra Harr; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Richard and Mary Evelyn Wright; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Lee Harcum; and brother and sister-in-law Gelston Dougherty, Jr. and Gail. A memorial service will be held Thursday at 11am at Snethen United Methodist Church on Delmar Road in Mardela Springs. Rev. Donna Hinkle will officiate. A private family inurnment will be held. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in memory of Ellen to Snethen United Methodist Church, C/O Jan Frey, 4203 Delmar Road, Delmar, DE 19940 or Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21802.