EDNA MARIE PONZO's Obituary
Obituary of Mrs. Edna Marie Mumford Ponzo
Selbyville, DE
Edna was known to her family as "Dee." She was born on November 23, 1940 in Frankford, DE to the late Hazel and Albert Mumford and was one of 22 children. Edna departed this life on Friday, January 1, 2016 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford.
She received a formal education in Frankford, DE in the John M. Clayton School District, which is now a part of the Indian River School District. Edna later married John Edward Ponzo, and lived in Kent County for a number of years, and then moved back to Sussex County in the mid-1960's. Edna leaves to cherish her memories four sisters, two sisters-in-laws, a brother and brother-in-law:
Lillie Mae Watson, of Sylmar, CA; Evelyn Major, of Philadelphia, PA; Carrie Stephens of Elkton, MD; Georgiana Jackson and her husband Henry, of Milford, DE; Joseph Mumford, and his wife Jennifer, of Philadelphia, PA; a sister-in-law, Agnes Mumford; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later time for the public. Visitation and funeral arrangements are private with the family.
In tears we saw you sinking,
And watched you fade away.
Our hearts were truly broken,
We wanted you to stay.
But when we say you sleeping,
So peacefully free from pain...
How could we wish you back with us,
To suffer that again?
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