Evangeline Annette Ashorobi

Evangeline Annette Ashorobi, was born to the late Alfred Lee Cannon, Sr. and Bernice Palmer-Cannon, in Seaford, Delaware, on March 5, 1964. She peacefully departed this life on May 5, 2020. Evangeline was educated in the Indian River School District in Southern Delaware, and graduated from Sussex Central High School, in 1982. Evangeline, affectionately known as “Van”, was reared in a God-fearing family. The Cannons faithfully attended and served at the Light House Church of God in East New Market, Maryland, Booker St. Church of God in Georgetown, Delaware and Cathedral of Love in Seaford, Delaware. Van also attended Agape Ministries in Seaford, Delaware and Citadel of Hope Deliverance Ministries, Inc., in Seaford, Delaware, under the leadership of her brother, Bishop Alfred L Cannon, Jr. Van served in the capacities of Usher, Facilities Management and enjoyed being a part of the Women’s Ministry. Van enjoyed many things including crafting, helping others, puzzle books, coloring, talking to friends and spending time with family over a great meal. She was a collector of dolls. On Saturdays, she enjoyed going to yard sales with a special aunt, “Aunt Rachel”. Family was so important to Van; from her siblings, nieces, nephews and children, to her pride and joy, her grandkids. She often told her children “Take care of my grandkids.” Van, being the helping/caring person she was, also found employment in areas where she could serve and have a chance to talk to many people. She was employed as a Sales Associate at the following places: Dress Barn, Dollar General, Chocolate Factory, Sears and Wendy’s. Van was a very opinionated person and shared, her opinion, by saying “What they said”, although no one really knew who “they” were, that never stopped Van from quoting “them”. Van opened her home to many, and her home was always filled with “great times” for everyone. She only had one requirement “Be quiet so I can watch the news”. Evangeline was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred Lee Cannon, Sr. and Bernice Palmer-Cannon; siblings, Alfreda, Jeffrey, Alice, twin sister, Evelyn; and son, Tyrell. Van leaves to cherish her memory, children, Deangelo Cannon, Sr. (Lasondra) of Laurel, DE, Monique Dorsey, Taiwan Cannon (Nancy) and Marcus Ashorobi (Denisha) all of Seaford, DE; siblings, Dennard Cannon of Pittsville, MD and Bishop Alfred Cannon, Jr. (Patience) of Seaford, DE; a special friend, Tyson Harmon of Millsboro, DE; 15 precious grandchildren; one great grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

Evangeline Annette Ashorobi

March 5, 1964 - May 5, 2020