Orva K Deloe

Orva Deloe, 94, died at the McLeod Hospice House on Thursday, December 17, 2015 after a brief but severe illness. A graveside service will take place at Florence National Cemetery on Friday, April 15, 2016 at 1:00 PM, directed by Belk Funeral Home. Orva was born on March 5, 1921 on Lehighton, PA, to Anson Mahlon and Cora Ida Kunkel. She grew up in Lehighton and Jersey City, oldest of four children. In 1938, Orva graduated from high school in Lehighton. She then went to Jersey Medical Center where she earned her B.S. in Health Education as well as her certification as a registered nurse. In May of 1944, Orva enlisted in the U.S. Army. She was assigned to the 131st Evacuation Hospital which became part of the Central Europe Campaign, eventually helping to liberate the prisoners of war in the Mauthausen Gusen concentration camps. For her service, she received the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp, the National Defense Service Medal, The European Theatre of Operations Ribbon with One Battle Star, and the American Theatre and Victory Ribbons, Department of the Army. She received an Honorable Discharge from the Army in January, 1954. In 1952, Orva married Louis J. Deloe, a marriage which ended in 1966. The couple had three children; sons, David Dale Deloe and Alfred Paul Deloe of Florence, her daughter, Sharon L. Samples of Mint Hill, NC. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Daniel Samples, Brittany Samples and Austin Samples. Orva was a strong and courageous woman who served her country with honor. She was a good mother and a loving grandmother. She outlived her siblings and most of her Round Robin friends from her days in the U.S. Army, and she will be missed those who remain behind her.

Service

APR 15. 1:00 PM

Florence National Cemetery 803 E. National Cemetery Road Florence, SC, 29506