Alice V. Hall

February 1, 1936 - January 5, 2021

Alice V. Hall, 84, of Delmar passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Golden Gardens Assisted Living in Parsonsburg. She was born on February 1, 1936 in Hebron, she was a daughter of James and Nellie Gillis. Soon after her birth, her father passed away and she was raised by her mother and step-father, Henry Phippin. Alice worked as a sales associate at Sears for 30 years, mostly in the shoe department. She met many friends through her work, including her best friend, Irma Taylor. At an early age, she crocheted and even made clothing for her daughter. She loved butterflies and gardening, and had an amazing knowledge of flowers. She enjoyed going to the beach and the Florida Keys. She was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Laurel. She and her husband were members of the Delmarva Tour Riders. They traveled over a million miles on their motorcycle, going to every state in the continental U.S. Along the way, they made many special friends. She is survived by her granddaughter, Lori A. Meredith (Todd); great grandchildren, Marina, Brennan, and Trevor; son-in-law, Gregory Maloney; her sister-in-law, Jane Layfield; several nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog, "Precious." She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland E. Hall; daughter, Sandra Maloney; mother-in-law, Sally Covington; siblings, Helen, Marie, Edna, Glencoe, and Norman; and her beloved dog, “Tinkerbell.” A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. at Springhill Memory Gardens in Hebron. Pastor Rebecca Rollins will officiate. Due to current gathering restrictions, masks and social distancing will be required. In memory of Mrs. Hall, contributions may be sent to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 32827 Old Stage Road, Laurel, DE 19956. The family would like to thank the staff and residents at Golden Gardens Assisted Living for the kindness shown to Mrs. Hall during her stay, and her wonderful neighbors that were always there for her. Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home in Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.