Elizabeth “Betty” Abrams Drennen, age 103, formerly of Fairfax, passed away peacefully at the Stonegates Senior Living Community on Friday, October 9, 2026.
She was born in Camden and raised in Collingswood, NJ. Betty graduated from the University of Delaware in 1943.
Along with being a devoted wife and loving mother, Betty also was a substituted teacher at Wilmington area schools. Betty was extremely proud of her 20 plus years being a member of the North Wilmington Delaware Knitters Guild/Club. She was also an avid, win or lose, Eagles, Phillies and Flyers fan. Along with needle point and knitting, Betty enjoyed bagpiping, women’s field hockey, harness racing and Tastykake’s. She was an active member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. She was also a member of the Mariners Girls Scouts in the 50’s. A special group of young women that were interested in boating.
Betty’s husband of 56 years, William T. Drennen, Jr passed away in 2003. She is survived by her two sons, William T. Drennen III and his wife Michelle of Houston, TX and Robert B. Drennen of Winston-Salem, NC; six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to all the staff and nurses at Stonegates for their loving care of Betty these past years.
Burial will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the Business Office, Stonegates, 4031 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE 19807, in memo; “in memory of Elizabeth Drennen”.
For online condolences visit: www.mccreryandharra.com
