Jean K. "Keith" Derickson's obituary , Passed away on August 25, 2026 in Wilmington, Delaware

Jean K. "Keith" Derickson

June 11, 1939 - August 25, 2026 (87 years old)

Wilmington, Delaware

Jean K. "Keith" Derickson's obituary , Passed away on August 25, 2026 in Wilmington, Delaware

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Jean K. "Keith" Derickson

June 11, 1939 - August 25, 2026 (87 years old)

Wilmington, Delaware

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Jean K. Derickson Obituary

Jean K. Derickson of Wilmington, Delaware passed away on August 25, 2026. Jean, born on June 11, 1939, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Wesley and Helen Keith (Haynes); her husband Jim Derickson; and her brothers, Charles Wesley Keith, Jr. and Clayton Haines Keith.

She is survived by: her children, Margi Potter (Mark) and Keith Derickson (Pam); her grandchildren, Laurie (Jeff), Derick (Shannon), Kevin and Logan (Jack); her great grandchildren, Savannah, Ryleigh, Audrey, Kennedy, Tyson, Eli and JJ; and her in-laws, Rodney Derickson (Gail) and Margaret Keith.

Visitation was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church (500 McKennans Church Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808). A funeral service was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 at the Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery (500 McKennans Church Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808).

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jean's memory can be made to Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church at the address listed above; or to.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Doherty Funeral Homes



Fri

Sep 11

Visitation

Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church
500 McKennans Church Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808

Fri

Sep 11

Funeral service

Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church
500 McKennans Church Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808

Fri

Sep 11

Burial

Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery
500 McKennans Church Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808

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