Polly Moehlman Bray, 90, of Newark, DE passed away at home on December 23 2014. Polly was born June 7 1924 in Whitehall, Muskegan County, Michigan to the late Henry and Mabel (Carlson) Moehlman. Polly graduated in theatre and speech from Michigan State University where she was named the outstanding woman in her class. InContinue Reading
Polly Moehlman Bray, 90, of Newark, DE passed away at home on December 23 2014. Polly was born June 7 1924 in Whitehall, Muskegan County, Michigan to the late Henry and Mabel (Carlson) Moehlman.
Polly graduated in theatre and speech from Michigan State University where she was named the outstanding woman in her class. In 1947 she married Dale Frank Bray, accepting his proposal 6 months after his original proposal made on their second date.
She taught theatre and drama classes at Lansing Eastern High School, Newark High School, and University of Delaware. While at Newark High School she was named 1974 Delaware Teacher of the Year. She acted with the University Drama Players, the Wilmington Drama League, Breck’s Mill Cronies, and the Brandywiners.
Survivors include her son James D. Bray and his wife M. Jo Kallal of Newark, DE; son-in-law Paul Yacoe; two grandchildren, Rosalind Yacoe and Jesse Yacoe, and his wife Lyryn; and three great-grandchildren, Jayden, Ian and Wyatt Yacoe; all of Coatesville, PA.
Polly was predeceased by her husband Dale; daughter Jane Bray Yacoe; and brother Wendell Moehlman.
A memorial service will take place at the Head of Christiana Presbyterian Church [http://hocpc.org/] Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 2:30pm.
Jacquie Magdin
left a message on June 28, 2015:
Polly Bray was a wonderful woman and a very good friend, she will be missed always.
Leslie C. Wilkinson-Sloan
left a message on May 25, 2015:
Your mother was a talented woman. I enjoyed visiting her at her home on Stage Road where she showed me her paintings and shared her memories with me. L. Carlynne Wilkinson Sloan
john cobb
left a message on May 25, 2015:
I graduated NHS in 1972 with your son, who is my podiatrist
Katie Boardman
left a message on February 9, 2015:
Polly Bray was one of my theater teachers at Newark High School. I have thought of her often through the years and really appreciated her teaching and coaching. She modeled what good teaching was and should be. Thank you. Holding family, friends and other former students in the light. Katie Boardman, NHS 71
Geoff Landesberg
left a message on January 17, 2015:
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Frances Holland
left a message on January 17, 2015:
Thinking of you. The times that I spent with her were always lovely.
Kathy Yacoe Skura
left a message on January 15, 2015:
Polly had a wonderful sparkle and good humor. She was a charming and dignified lady who will be missed. My love and condolences to the Bray and Yacoe families. Kathy Yacoe Skura
Elaine Smith
left a message on December 28, 2014:
Polly was an outstanding teacher and a wonderful mentor. I am lucky to have studied with her and to have been directed by her at the University of Delaware and the Wilmington Drama League. She was a knowledgeable and supportive adviser, a staunch mentor and a lot of fun. I will never forget the vast experience and information she shared with me and all her students, and I will always be grateful for what she taught me and the opportunities she gave me. My condolences to her family and friends.
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Jacquie Magdin
left a message on June 28, 2015:
Polly Bray was a wonderful woman and a very good friend, she will be missed always.
Leslie C. Wilkinson-Sloan
left a message on May 25, 2015:
Your mother was a talented woman. I enjoyed visiting her at her home on Stage Road where she showed me her paintings and shared her memories with me. L. Carlynne Wilkinson Sloan
john cobb
left a message on May 25, 2015:
I graduated NHS in 1972 with your son, who is my podiatrist
Katie Boardman
left a message on February 9, 2015:
Polly Bray was one of my theater teachers at Newark High School. I have thought of her often through the years and really appreciated her teaching and coaching. She modeled what good teaching was and should be. Thank you. Holding family, friends and other former students in the light. Katie Boardman, NHS 71
Geoff Landesberg
left a message on January 17, 2015:
Leave a condolence or a memory.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Frances Holland
left a message on January 17, 2015:
Thinking of you. The times that I spent with her were always lovely.
Kathy Yacoe Skura
left a message on January 15, 2015:
Polly had a wonderful sparkle and good humor. She was a charming and dignified lady who will be missed. My love and condolences to the Bray and Yacoe families. Kathy Yacoe Skura
Elaine Smith
left a message on December 28, 2014:
Polly was an outstanding teacher and a wonderful mentor. I am lucky to have studied with her and to have been directed by her at the University of Delaware and the Wilmington Drama League. She was a knowledgeable and supportive adviser, a staunch mentor and a lot of fun. I will never forget the vast experience and information she shared with me and all her students, and I will always be grateful for what she taught me and the opportunities she gave me. My condolences to her family and friends.
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