Beverly Lynn Corelle, esteemed educator

Beverly Lynn Corelle, 79, of Dewey Beach, beloved community leader and friend, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at her home Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. She was born  Dec. 3, 1941, in Salisbury, N.C., daughter of the late Ralphs and Louise (Dunn) Corelle.

After graduating high school, Beverly earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and mathematics from Catawba College in Salisbury, where she was presented  the Whitener Award, the highest honor given at graduation, and served as a leader and award recipient in many of her college organizations.  She went on to receive a bachelor of science degree in chemistry from the University of Tennessee (Knoxville), and later a master’s degree in education administration from Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, Md.). Her heart was in teaching and she taught many years in the public high school system, Old Dominion University in Virginia and Virginia Wesleyan College.

Beverly served as president of the Maryland State Teacher's Association and the Delaware State Teacher's Association. She served on the Dewey Beach Board of Elections and volunteered for the IRS helping people fill out their tax returns. Beverly was extremely knowledgeable on government issues and always willing to help out her fellow citizens.  She fought for the rights of the underserved and was a civic leader in her community. Beverly had a love of gardening, walking on the beach, observing the beauty of nature, birdwatching, politics, taking care of animals, and heartily loved her two cats, Rowan and Tuxie, whom she leaves behind.

Beverly is survived by Dr. Drew and Barbara Edwards of Clemmons, N.C.; beloved and treasured friends: Pat Wright of Asheville, N.C., and Elaine Bole of Dewey Beach and Washington, D.C.; other survivors include: Jacque and Frank Ridout, Kelly and Margo Cooper, and Judy and Jerry Spivey.

Services are private.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations to Brandywine Valley SPCA, 22918 Dupont Blvd., Georgetown, DE 19947.

Please visit  Beverly's Life Memorial Webpage and sign her virtual guestbook at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.