Doris Mae LeStourgeon, age 93, of Greenville, Delaware passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023 with her family by her side.
Doris was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late David LeStourgeon and Nettie Cordray LeStourgeon. She graduated from Ocean City High School in Ocean City, NJ, the New Jersey College of Women – Rutgers University and the University of Pennsylvania.
Doris began her career as a Social Worker in Cape May County, New Jersey for 3 years. For over 41 years, she was the Founding Director and Head of The Pilot School (1957-1998). Doris was a pioneer in teaching children with learning differences.
She was a member of the Delaware Children’s Theatre, Delaware Theatre Company, Hagley Museum and the Winterthur Museum.
Doris is survived by her niece, Shari LeStourgeon of Orlando, Florida; nephews, Rand LeStourgeon of Orlando, Florida and Ron LeStourgeon of Lakeland, Florida; and cousin, Jim Cordray of Chester Springs, Pennsylvania.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at The Pilot School, 208 Woodlawn Road, Wilmington, DE 19803. A reception will follow the service at the school.
In lieu of flowers, Doris has requested that memorial contributions be made to The Pilot School.
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