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     Otareta Shaw was buried at Saint Johnstown Cemetery, Greenwood, Sussex Co., Delaware.^2,1 Her Social Security Number was 221-14-7040.³ Her married name was Nichols.¹ She married Nelson Warren Nichols Sr., son of Ezekiel Birdine Nichols and Lula Alma Collins.¹ Otareta Shaw was born on January 8, 1923.^2,3 She died on July 30, 1975 at Sussex Co., Delaware, at age 52.^2,1 She LINCOLN - Services were held on Saturday at the Flelschauer Funeral Home in Greenwood for Otareta S. Nichols, 52, of near Lincoln, who died July 30 at her home after a long Illness. Mrs. Nichols, a nurses aide at the Lewes Convalescent Center, was presented a citation in 1964 by the Delaware Safety Council for pushing several children out of the way of an oncoming car while serving as a school crossing guard near her former home in Collins Park. She was brushed by the car which she realized wouldn't be able to stop in time. She is survived by her husband, Nelson W. Nichols Sr; four sons, Roger Breeding of North Carolina, Nelson W. Jr. of Greenwood, and William L. and Robert L., both of New Castle; four daughters, Alma Seward of Smyrna, Margaret Rhoat of Florida, Virginia DeVincentis of Greenwood and Midred Miller ot Lincoln; Her mother, Margaret Riccio of Wilmington; a brother, Collins C. Shaw of New Jersey; and 20 grandchildren. Interment was in St. Johnstown Cemetery in Greenwood. on August 7, 1975.¹

     William L. Nichols Sr. was buried at Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, New Castle Co., Delaware.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 221-36-3561.⁵ He was born on August 30, 1950.^5,4 He married Deanna Unknown circa 1971.³ William L. Nichols Sr. died on January 16, 2011 at New Castle, New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 60.^3,5,4 He William L. Nichols, Sr. - Age 60, of New Castle, DE, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 16, 2011. Mr. Nichols worked as an electrician at Printpack for 29 years. He was a member of the Bowlerama 500 Club, he enjoyed his fish pond, working in the yard and mastered in woodworking. Mr. Nichols is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Deanna G. Nichols; son, William L. Nichols and wife Valerie; daughter, Deena M. Nichols; 3 brothers; 5 sisters; 2 grandchildren, Cheyenne and John; 2 great grandchildren, Gionna and Natalia; and his pal, Max. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nelson and Otareta Nichols. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, January 21, in the chapel of Gracelawn Memorial Park. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. on January 19, 2011.³