Lois E. Speake's Obituary
Lois E. Speake, age 73 of Rehoboth Beach, DE passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2010, at her residence with her family by her side.
Born Tuesday, March 24, 1936 in Baltimore City, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Robert Gustav and Elizabeth (Stroh) Glindemann.
Lois graduated from Eastern High School and worked for the Federal Reserve, both in Baltimore. As a young girl of 13, she worked at the Gem Restaurant in Rehoboth, where she met Edwin "Ned" R. Speake, beginning a 60 year friendship. They were married in 1957, celebrating 53 years of marriage.
She was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church, a dedicated homemaker and a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She especially enjoyed birthdays, Christmas and giving presents. She loved a good movie and her love of daisies as her favorite flower speaks much about her character and philosophy of life.
Surviving is her husband of 53 years, Edwin "Ned" R. Speake; son, Mark Speake and his wife Liz of Lewisburg, PA; daughter, Jill Horn and her husband David of Westminster, MD; 2 sisters: Marlene Glindemann and Ron Donnelly of Baltimore, MD and Linda Waggoner and her husband Jerry of Laurel, MD; sister-in-law Margaret Jane Haering of Advance, NC; brother-in-law Tim and Diane Speake of Carey, NC; 6 grandchildren, Sarah, Gregory and Bryan Speake and Katie and Emily Horn; niece Kelly Doyle and her daughter Avery of Annapolis, MD; nephew, Ryan Wagonner and Melissa and Molly of Baltimore, MD; and other cousins, nieces, nephews and special family members and close friends.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 12:00 Noon at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 301 King Charles Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE, with her pastor, the Rev. Dr. Frank Deming, Jr. officiating.
In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial contributions to: Westminster Presbyterian Church or Tunnel Cancer Center, 424 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958.
Please sign the guestbook at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com
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