Crystal Southard
June 12, 1980 ~ February 7, 2025 (age 44)
Crystal Marie Southard, 44, of Milford, DE passed away from unexpected medical complications on Friday, February 7, 2025, at Bayhealth Sussex Milford Campus. Crystal was born in Milford, the daughter of William John Quillen and the late Anna Elizabeth (Cramer) Quillen. She started her career as a server with Bonanza in Milford, after several other jobs, she returned to the service industry at the Roadhouse Restaurant in Lewes, then worked as a bartender for Conch Island Restaurant and Bar, and eventually finished her serving career as a manager and bartender at the Coastal Club Community Clubhouse. Crystal then pursued her lifelong dream and became a real estate agent, first working for Olson Realty, and eventually finding her place with Bryan Realty Group, where she was currently working at the time of her death. Throughout her careers in the service industry and in real estate, Crystal always took the time to make that extra special connection with her clients and some of them became like family to her. In her spare time, Crystal volunteered for the Friends of KSI. Crystal was also an avid bowler, having previously bowled in leagues out of Dover and Millsboro. However, most important to Crystal were her family and close friends, whom she loved, cared, and supported with all her heart. Crystal was preceded in death by her mother Anna Elizabeth Quillen.
Crystal is survived by her husband of 5 years Robert E Southard IV; her daughter Anna L. Miller; her two stepsons Michael L. Southard and Robert E. Southard V; and her father William J. Quillen.
The family would like to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to the outstanding Doctors, Nurses and supporting hospital staff who lovingly cared for Crystal during her hospital stay.
Funeral services will be private. A Celebration of Life for Crystal will be held from 6 to 9 pm at the Milford Elks Lodge on February 21, 2025. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that contributions be made to either K.S.I., 301 N. Rehoboth Boulevard, Milford, DE 19963 or to Gift of Life, please make the check out to “Transplant Foundation” and mail to: Gift of Life Donor Program, 401 N. 3rd. St., Philadelphia, PA 19123. Arr. by Lofland Funeral Home, Milford. Letters of condolence may be shared with the family at www.loflandandmcknatt.com.
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