She was born in West Haven, Connecticut on February 5, 1923 to Helen and Albert Withington. She resided in Largo with her late husband of 62 years, Charles, until his death in 2007. She was also pre-deceased by son Charles, Jr.
She is survived by her other three children, Judith, Francis and Kimberly, and by seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, May 2, 2011 at the Mansion Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Ellenton, Florida.