Marie Johnson Meding's Obituary
Obituary Marie Johnson Meding
Mrs. Marie Johnson Meding of Lewes, DE passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at home with her family by her side. She was 69 years old.
She was born in Milford, DE on June 9, 1952, to the late Elwood and Marie Flood Johnson. She married Walter in 1976. Marie was a part-time homemaker, which allowed her to be active as a Girl Scout Leader, help coach Little League, and help out during Vacation Bible School. As a full-time administrative assistant, she enjoyed crafting, knitting, and sewing, and was known for her "Raggedy Ann" dolls. Marie was also known for her great cooking, fondness for cats, outgoing personality, her love of reading and McDonald's sweet tea, and her devotion to her family. She actively attended church and donated to various charities. She will be dearly missed.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 46 years, Walter Meding of Lewes, DE; two daughters, Dawn M. West, and Kelly R. Meding both of Delmar, MD. She also has two stepsons Walt Meding, Jr. of Florida, and Timothy J. Meding of Missouri; two sisters Linda Sturgis of Milford, DE, and Ivalene Still of Nashville, TN and her husband Rob, and one brother Quintin Johnson of Ohio and his wife Maria. She was also blessed with four grandchildren: Jade M. Lowe, Brian Meding, Sarah Meding and Eric Meding as well as extended family and friends.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, DE 19966, where friends may call from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM for viewing and visitation. Interment will follow at St. John's United Methodist Church Cemetery. Pastor Mike Rittenhouse will officiate.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations in Marie's memory to Huntington Disease Society, 505 Eighth Ave, Suite 902, New York, NY 10018.
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