Obituary of Mildred Elizabeth Davenport

Mildred (Midge) Elizabeth Hand Davenport, 93 of Pennsville, passed away peacefully at her home early on the morning of February 27, 2016. Born in Goshen NJ Midge was the daughter of the late Rev. Charles T. Hand and Olive May Hand Cook. She was a homemaker and devoted wife to the late Edward C. Davenport. Her many years gave her the opportunity to live life fully. She enjoyed bowling with the weekly women's bowling league and golfing with her husband and friends. She also belonged to a monthly card club. Midge traveled extensively and visited Hawaii, Ireland, Alaska, also going on cruises with her friend Gail and one with her daughter. Her traveling included many trips visiting her son, Terry and daughter in-law Teresa, Tacoma, Wash. Not forgetting the winter visits, to her son Larry's winter home in Fla. Family was an important part of Midge's life. Her children, grandchildren will never forget her quiet and loving ways. She was a long standing member, the First United Methodist Church of Deep water. A member of the Deep water United Methodist Women Local, also active in the prayer shawl group Crocheting prayer shawls, lap robes for those in need. She is survived by her beloved children, Larry Davenport (Barbara) of Carneys Point, NJ Daughter, Nancy L. Davenport Hadley, of Pennsville. Grandchildren: Donnie Eller (Dawn) , Scott Eller, Schelly Talbot, Laurie Franklin (Jerry) , Nancy Callahan (Russell) , April Lockwood, Terri Ward (Mike), Christine Sharp Dan), Eric Hadley, Linda Mott (Garrison). Maureen, Joey, Jackie, Bobby, and Elise. 23 great grandchildren. Midge was predeceased by her husband Edward C. Davenport, Daughter Sandra T. Eller, and son Terry E, Davenport, Brothers, Thomas Hand, Charles Hand, and Clifton E. Hand. Father Rev. Charles T. Hand and Mother Olive May Hand Cook. A Memorial service will be held March 9, 2016 at the Deepwater United Methodist Church Deepwater, NJ Time: 10:00am Service 11:00am. Interment Lawnside cemetery Woodstown, NJ The family requests in lieu of flowers Donations may be made to, The Deepwater United Methodist Church, Deepwater. www.laughreyfuneralhome.com