E. Beatrice Layton

E. Beatrice (Armour) Layton, 94

HARRINGTON - E. Beatrice (Armour) Layton, “Bea” to those that knew her well passed away peacefully on Monday, April 17th at Comfort Care Silver Lake where she was residing. She was 94. She was born in Milford, DE on June 25, 1928 to Lloyd & Mary (Johnson) Armour who proceeded her in death. Also, proceeding her in death were her husband & high school sweetheart, Theodore L. Layton in 2014, whom she married at age 18. Her son Keith A. Layton, Sr passed in 2020 and grandson Todd W. Layton in 2004. Her siblings, Phyllis Minner, Donald Armour, and Leslie Armour.

Bea was known as an excellent seamstress having worked for Ace Dress Company in Harrington for many years. She loved to make fancy square dance shirts and skirts for her & Ted. They were members of several area square dance clubs. She enjoyed camping with friends, one of her favorite spots being Leisure Point in Long Neck. At least once a year their square dance/camping club would gather at the Layton Family Farm for a weekend of fun.

She was an excellent cook and loved cooking for family & friends. Many parties & family reunions were held at the Layton Family Farm. She loved Country Music and was especially fond of George Jones. Her family was one of her greatest accomplishments. She loved her children, grandchildren and her great grandchildren. She could be tough when she needed to be but had a huge heart as well. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Left to grieve her passing and carry on her memory are her children: Bruce Layton (Donna) of Seven Lakes, North Carolina, Theodore Glenn Layton (Kathy) of Wyoming, DE, Dennis Layton of Fayetteville, PA, Michael Layton Sr (Terri) of Harrington, Terri Deeney (Mark) of Milford and daughter-in-law, Laurie Layton of Harrington.

Her 13 Grandchildren: Daryl Layton, Angela DiMondi, Ted Layton (Janelle), Tim Layton (Amy), Phillip Layton, Kelly Kampstra (Jim), Keith Layton Jr, Lisa Layton, Matthew Layton, Michael Layton Jr (Brandi), Andrew Layton (Whitney), Amanda Stallings, Ryan Deeney (Jordan).

Her 19 Great Grandchildren: Ashley Higgins (Stephen), Stacie Layton, Isabella DiMondi, Emerson & Elizabeth Layton, Ava & Amelia Layton, Audrey & Vance Kampstra, Autumn & Justice Dalious, Liam & McKenna Layton, Blair & Crew Layton, Spencer & Sawyer Stallings, Maddox & Carrigan Deeney. Her first Great-Great Grandchild, Easton Higgins will be joining the family in June.

A visitation will be held Sunday, April 23rd from 6:00-8:00pm at the Lofland Funeral Home, 102 Lakeview Avenue, Milford. Services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, April 24, 2023 with a visitation one hour prior. Interment to follow at the St. Johnstown Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the: First State Animal Center & SPCA, 32 Shelter Circle, Camden, DE 19934. Letters of condolence may be shared with the family at www.loflandandmcknatt.com.

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