Delores Mae (Rodgers) Wells, 90, of Enola, PA, ascended peacefully into a world of love and painless existence surrounded by her adoring family on Friday, August 9, 2024.
Delores ,“Toots”, was born on February 27, 1934 in Harrisburg, PA and met the love of her life Merle R Wells Sr. as teenagers. They were married on September 1, 1951, and went on to have six beautiful children: Deborah Wells, Merle Wells Jr (Wife Sandy), Tammy (Husband Lee-Deceased), Robert (Wife Lynne), Sharon (Husband Andrew) and Deanna (Husband James).
Delores was predeceased by her parents: William and Anna (Marks) Rodgers, her sisters: Maude Miller, Elizabeth Schubauer, Emma Rhine, and her brothers: John, George, William and Robert Rodgers, and her beloved son-in-law, Lee Potteiger. She was also predeceased by her adoring husband who lovingly greeted her after waiting on his woman for so many years.
She is survived by her brother, Richard Rodgers, all of her children, 10 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandson who all adored her beyond belief.
Dory Mae enjoyed the simple things in life. She loved God, her family, chocolate, fudgsicles and Diet Cokes from McDonald’s. She loved playing cards, doing puzzles and a good word-search book. She built a legacy of love and an unbreakable family who will forever stick together because of her influence. We know that when those pearly gates opened, she saw our dad, smiled, took his hand and didn’t look back.
A viewing will be held on Monday, August 12, 2024, from 9:30AM-10:30AM at the Sullivan Funeral Home, 51 N. Enola Dr., Enola, PA 17025.
Services will begin at 10:30AM on Monday after the viewing. Burial will be in Mechanicsburg Cemetery on Friday, August 16, 2024 at 1PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Faith Assembly of God, 806 Fishing Creek Road, New Cumberland, PA 17070
The Sullivan Funeral Home is honored to serve the Wells family.
www.sullivanfuneralservices.com
7 comments on “Delores Mae (Rodgers) Wells”
The last time I was with Aunt Dory was when Deb, Kathy and I took dinner over to surprise her and Bobby. It was a fun evening with her and will always be a good memory for me. I pray that God covers her entire family with his comfort and peace. She is so happy now with Uncle Merle and that is what I will think about.
Oh Aunt Dory there’s a party in Heaven tonight!! Just sadness for all those left behind. I have such good memories. You hug my Auntie Em tight for me. The family is in my prayers
My sincere condolences.
I have been best friends with Sharon through middle school and high school.
I then became part of the family as we became inseparable.
Deloris was called mom by me as well.
As well as she has spent time with my family as well.,
Your mom was always smiling and laughing .
If she got any flack from the kids she knew how to pull a saying out of the Bible real quick! lol
What a wonderful mother and a great person to be around.
My thoughts and prayers to everyone.
My regret is never visiting her throughout these years.
But she definitely was thought of.
Hopefully I’ll get time to visit with family again .
Wishing everyone comfort to get through the grieving.
Love to all.
Love you Auntie Dori, I know you will meet me at the pearly gates with the rest of the family, when I go home. You always had a smile on your face can’t say I ever remember a sad face. I remember you and uncle Merel from family reunions at aunt Anna & uncle Franks..
Fun volleyball with your kids.. those were the Days.
My Aunt Dory was quick to smile and always had a twinkle in her beautiful blue eyes. We will miss her always. Hugs to her amazing family. Aunt Dory – Thank you for being such a kind soul! Love, Tawn
Aunt Dory, Uncle Merle and their children (our cousins) have always been in our lives. We will miss our aunt as much as we miss our uncle and other loved ones. Our world gets smaller as each one goes on to glory. Their peace and joy becomes our grief. Aunt Dory called me an angel and I liked it. She will be so sadly missed.
Mom, I will love you, forever and miss you, forever. My heart is beyond broken. Words are escaping me because of my grief, but I promise to do as you asked of me. Hug daddy for me. And please know, that I will carry on your memory until my last breathe. I love you, mom. Your First Born, Debbie