Dorothy M. Quillen, Wilmington Trust retiree

Dorothy M. Quillen, 81, of Millsboro, passed away Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Delaware Hospice Center.  

Dorothy was born June 26, 1942, in Laurel, to the late Calvin and Beatrice Jones Baker. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph Baker and Harold “Buddy” Baker.

She retired from Wilmington Trust Bank as a customer service representative after 45 years of service. She loved animals, especially dogs. Dorothy enjoyed reading, going to the beach, and spending time with her family.  She was known to be very loving, kind, and generous, and was the type of person who would rather give to others than receive.

Dorothy is survived by her devoted husband of 37 years, Elrick R. Quillen of Millsboro; two daughters, Lisa Walls (Kevin) and Renee Knowles (Jimmy); three stepchildren, John Quillen (Brenda), Michael Quillen (Karen) and Tami Gerberick (Jeremy); as well as one sister, Cheryl Jarvis. She was blessed with three grandchildren, Lauren Moore, Justin Dempsey and Robert D. Rogers IV; along with four step-grandchildren, Ethan, Luke and Kyle Gerberick, and Michael Quillen Jr.; as well as three great-grandchildren, Nathan, Layla and Wade Moore. Dorothy is also survived by extended family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 26, at Watson Funeral Home and Crematorium, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may visit from noon to 1 p.m. Interment will be private.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude for the wonderful care provided to Dorothy and her family by the staff of Delaware Hospice Center in Milford.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to either Brandywine Valley SPCA, 22918 DuPont Blvd., Georgetown, DE  19947; or Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE  19963.

Visit Dorothy’s Life Memorial webpage and sign her online guestbook at watsonfh.com.