Karen Joy Metcalf, exceptional cook
Karen Joy Metcalf, 65, of Lewes, passed away Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes. She was born Dec. 22, 1949, in Pittsburgh, Pa., daughter of the late William A. and Lois (Cromwell) Mort.
The priority in Karen’s life was her family, whom she always put first. She filled her home with warmth and made it inviting to guests. Karen was an exceptional cook, using many of the recipes that were passed on to her through her western Pennsylvania roots. She was a great entertainer, and enjoyed spending time conversing with her friends over a glass of wine or a key lime martini. She was never one who was afraid to share her opinion of political issues or current events.
Karen was an avid reader, a pet lover and enjoyed shopping. She had a flair for fashion and enjoyed exploring shops for new outfits. She also loved gardening and planting beautiful flowers around her home. She was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, wearing her black and gold proudly.
Mrs. Metcalf with her family moved to the Delaware beach area in 1992. Here she became an active volunteer with the Rolling Meadows Homeowners Association and a member of the Rolling Meadows "Out-to-Lunch Bunch" group. She was a community-minded woman, who raised awareness and funds for the needs of her community and the needs of others around her.
The Metcalf family is very saddened by the sudden loss of their wonderful and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, and aunt.
Mrs. Metcalf is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Donald K. Metcalf of Lewes; a son, Keith Metcalf and his wife Laura of Lewes; a daughter, Pam Fellner of Georgetown; a granddaughter, Samantha Fellner; a brother, Bill Mort of Lewes; a sister, Gale Sheriff and her husband Ron of Clairton, Pa.; a brother-in-law, Gerald S. Metcalf and his wife Chris of Downingtown, Pa.; five nieces: Dawn Asbury and her husband Darryl, Ronna Patton and her husband Jim, Erin Schera and her husband Jarad, Vanessa Cooper and her husband Todd, Carlye Venturino and her husband Terry; a nephew, Jeffrey Metcalf; and her loving companion, Bella Mia.
All services are private.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Metcalf's memory to your local SPCA.
Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.
