Jeanna Hand Elliott 54 – Milford
Jeanna H. Elliott died Sunday August 25, 2019 at Bay Health Medical Center, Dover. Born in Norfolk, Va, she moved with her family to Dover in 1974 and later graduated from Caesar Rodney High School, Class of 1984. She pursued a career in the food service industry as a waitress and cook in restaurants throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Jeanna dearly loved
her cats and dogs and throughout the years gave of her of time to animal shelters.
Jeanna was preceded in death by her father, Herbert W. (Chick) Hand, Jr. in 1991.
She is survived by her mother, Barbara H. Dyer, a son, Stephen Hughes, daughter, Lauren Myers. 3 sisters L. Michelle John, Holly Hand and Joan E. Sampson. 2 brothers, Michael Hand and Christopher Thacher. 3 Grandchildren Lynlee, Noah, and Clifford (CJ). Also survived by her
Godmother Joy Ambruso and Godfather Anthony J. Ambruso, Jr.
Visitation will be held Friday August 30th 6PM to 7:30PM at the Funeral Home of Michael J. Ambruso 1175 S. State St. Dover, De. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered 10:00 AM Saturday August 31st in St. John the Apostle Church, 506 Seabury Ave. Milford, DE. Burial will be private in Head of the River Cemetery, Estell Manor, NJ. Family suggests donations in her memory to First State Animal Center and SPCA, 32 Shelter Circle, Camden, DE 19934.
Condolences can be made via www.ambruso.com