Mildred Joyce Marshall's Obituary
Obituary Of Mrs. Mildred Joyce Marshall
Mrs. Mildred Joyce Marshall of Georgetown, DE passed away on Sunday, October, 30, 2022, at her home with her family by her side. She was 82 years old.
She was born in North Hampton County, VA to the late Gilmore F. and Josephine Wilgus Elliott. In addition to her parents, she is preceded by her husband William A. Marshall in 2001, as well as three siblings Gilmore Franklin Elliott, Sr. Jeannie Oakley and Katherine Costas.
Mildred was an extremely hard worker. Besides raising and caring for her husband and 7 children she also worked for Vlassic Foods as a Lab Tech for approximately 30 years. In addition to her own family, she would always open her home to other family members and friends who needed a place to stay and would always want to feed her guests. She loved sewing and would make clothing for her children. Mildred was a great cook and loved Sunday dinners with the whole family. She will be remembered for her loving, kind, and giving heart and will be dearly missed.
She is survived by seven children: Joyce M. Brewington of Georgetown, DE; Alfred G. Marshall (Violet) of Millsboro, DE; Patricia Baker of Georgetown, DE; Jeffrey Marshall (Debbie) of Dagsboro, DE; Brenda Bailey (Shawn) of Georgetown, DE; Billie Jo Morris (Corey) of Georgetown, De and Mary Marvel (Rolley) of Blades, DE. She was blessed with sixteen grandchildren: Daniel Aadlerink, Wendy White, Cindy Blair, Millie Eskridge, Joseph Marshall, Jeff Bennett, Cliff Marshall, Ashley Marshall, Isaiah Bailey, Brianna Bailey, Caleb Morris, Jessie Morris, Sonya Elliott, Rolley Marvel, Jr., Shelby Marvel and Trevor Lewis-Franklin, along with twenty-four great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Mildred is also survived by nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
A funeral will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 4, 2022, at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, DE 19966, where friends may call from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM for viewing and visitation.
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