MARY ELLA TRADER WISE's Obituary
Mary Ella Trader-Wise formally of Selbyville, Delaware passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving Philadelphia family on Tuesday, January 20, 2015. She was 96 years old. Born in Withams, Virginia, she was the fifth child of eight siblings born to the late Isaiah and Elizabeth Cropper in which she survived them all. As an adult Mary spent her entire life in Delaware. She was a dedicated member of the Zoar United Methodist Church in Selbyville, Delaware since the early 1950's, where her ministry was serving on the Senior Usher Board under the pastorate of the late George W. Taylor. Mary also loved to sing and later joined the Roy -Moore Gospel Singers and she was also associated with the United Methodist Women's Society. Mary leaves to cherish her memory her family Teola (Elroy), Elroy, Jr., Brittingham, Stepchildren, Cordrea, Stacey, Troy, Dianna, Debbie, Elexis, Ceara, Tommy, Ruth, Jonathan, and Nicki. Brothers and Sisters in law, Lester Wise of Felton, DE., Calvin and Rosetta Wise of Baltimore, MD., Pauline and Raphael Williams of Adelphia, MD. Numerous great nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A celebration of her live will be held Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 1:00 PM at the Zoar United Methodist Church, Selbyville, Delaware where friends may call at 12:00 noon. Reverend Timothy A. Duffield, Sr. will officiate and burial will follow at the Zoar Golden Acres Cemetery in Bishopville, Maryland.
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