Mildred "Mickey" Hearthway

Mildred Ellen "Mickey" Shockley Hearthway, 99, of Snow Hill, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2015. Mickey was born near Snow Hill, Maryland on September 28, 1916. She was the daughter of the late Aurelius P. Shockley and Sadie Gordy Shockley. Her husband, Lester V. Hearthway preceded her in death in January 1977. In addition, a daughter Mary Ann Hearthway, died in November 2004. She was a graduate of Snow Hill High School, Class of 1932. Mickey retired in 1984 after 30 years as a clerical secretary in the Office of the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Upon retirement she did volunteer work in the Snow Hill area, worked at the one room school house across from her home, and enjoyed working in her yard. She was a member of Bates Memorial United Methodist Church, American Association of Retired People, and the Maryland Classified Employees Association. In addition, she enjoyed doing genealogy research on the Shockley/Gordy family, and was a proud descendent of the mother of former President Jimmy Carter. Mickey is survived by a son, W. Edward Hearthway, and his wife Fran of Mardela Springs; a grandson, Jonathan V. Johnson, and his wife, Jennifer of Snow Hill; a granddaughter, Megan L. Palmer and her husband, Aaron of Baltimore; four great grandchildren, Tyler G. Johnson, Peyton J. Johnson, Celia J. Palmer, and Beck A. Palmer; Mickey’s brother, A. Paul Shockley of Snow Hill; Kelli and Jason Lewis and Kim and Hank Wheatley, enjoyed the friendship of “Mrs. H;” and several nieces, nephews, and cousins The family would like to acknowledge the quality care Mickey received at Delmar Villa, Delmar, MD, and the outstanding support services provided by Coastal Hospice. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Bates Methodist Church Cemetery in Snow Hill. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Mickey may be made to Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21802. Following the service, family and friends are invited back to Bates United Methodist Church for a time of food and fellowship. Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home in Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.

Mildred "Mickey" Hearthway

September 28, 1916 - November 21, 2015