Mae Dickerson Oliphant, 89, passed away at her home on Sunday, March 30, 2008. Born in Laurel on May 1, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Ethel Dickerson. She was a long-time member of All Saints Episcopal Church in Delmar, having served as the E.C.W. treasurer for almost 50 years. She was also a member of Broad Creek Grange and the Laurel Senior Center. She retired from the Delmar High School cafeteria after 15 years of service. Mrs. Oliphant will be remembered by friends and family for her "card ministry." She loved sending and receiving cards. Family and friends often gathered at her home for wonderful dinners, and she was always ready for a game of cards or dominoes. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Russell S. Oliphant. She is survived by her three daughters, Beverly Mae Shockley of Laurel, Lorraine O. Bozman and her husband Al of Laurel, and Colleen O. Herman and her husband Edward of Millsboro; four grandchildren, Jared C. Adkins and his wife Audrey of Harrington, Joanna R. Buonopane-Ramsey and her husband Jason Ramsey of Delmar, Clifford H. Shockley and Belinda Mae Shockley of Laurel; six great grandchildren, Amore Buonopane, Ariana and Andrew Ramsey, and Calvin, Jacob and Rachel Adkins. She is also survived by a brother, Levin N. Dickerson of Claymont, and several dear nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by 2 brothers, James and Everett Dickerson, and 2 sisters, Pauline Ralph and Helen Elliott. A viewing will be held at Short Funeral Home, 13 E. Grove Street, Delmar, on Tuesday evening where friends and family may call from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at All Saints Episcopal Church, 10th & Grove Streets, Delmar. Interment will follow the services at St. Stephen's Cemetery in Delmar. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to Compassionate Care Hospice, 31038 Country Gardens Blvd., Dagsboro, DE 19939 or to All Saints Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 88, Delmar, DE 19940. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.