Jean Hart Draper, loved the beach
Jean Hart Draper, 89, of Newark, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 15, 2024.She was born in Wilmington Nov. 27, 1934, the youngest of six children born to the late William D. and Mary (Conway) Hart.
A 1952 graduate of Wilmington High School, Jean married the love of her life, Robert S. Draper June 14, 1952. She made her career as a medical secretary and a transcriptionist at ChristianaCare for many years.
Jean and Robert were longtime members of St. James Episcopal Church Newport, singing in the choir with their four children. After their retirement, they moved to Lewes, where they were active with friends, neighbors, and their YMCA buddies. Jean and Robert loved the beach, traveling, and nature, and adored their dogs, Cookie and Heidi. They spent 58 loving years together before Robert passed away in 2010. Ornery with a true Irish spirit, Jean made delicious blueberry muffins and her famous mac and cheese topped with crispy spam. She will be deeply missed by her children.
In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her siblings. She is survived by her children, Susan Hooke (Robert), Robert Draper Jr. (Aura), David Draper (Mary) and PJ Moyn (John Benedict); seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
The Draper family would like to extend a special thank you to Millcroft Living Facility for their loving care of Jean.
All services will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jean’s memory to Faithful Friends, 165 Airport Road, New Castle, DE 19720.
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