Mary Frances Turner Aduddell, age 82, a resident at State Street Assisted Living in Dover, DE died on January 17, 2015. Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, Mary Frances was the daughter of the late Roy O. Turner and Hettie Mae Reynolds Turner. Her home was Raleigh, NC, where she worked as an administrative assistant for Cameron-Brown Company. She was a talented jazz pianist and played professionally, including many years in the Casablanca Orchestra. She was a consummate musician and an avid reader. She was predeceased by her parents, her son Ray Aduddell and her former husband of 36 years, Fred Aduddell. Surviving are her children David Aduddell and wife Becky, Vicki Van Sciver and former husband Gil, Melissa Hagan and husband Skip. She also leaves behind her sister, Melba Turner Householder. Her grandchildren are: Nikki Aduddell Booth and husband Scott, Tiffany Hagan Hillstead and husband Chris, Jamie Van Sciver Clyburn and husband Jeremy, Madeline, Rachel and John Van Sciver, Abigail, Janie, Megan and Naomi Hagan. She also leaves behind a great grandson, Elias Hillstead. Many thanks go to the staff at State Street Assisted Living especially Jessina, Curtis, Bonface and Sheila and Compasionate Care Hospice, especially Lois, Gail and Nancy.
A celebration of her life will be held in the Spring in Raleigh, NC with the date and location to be announced. Condolences may be made through Michael J. Ambruso Funeral Director, Inc. Dover, DE via www.ambruso.com