Mary Ann Vincent's Obituary
Mary Ann Parker Vincent, age 83, of Bridgeville, DE, died Saturday, April 15, 2006 at her late place of residence. She was born March 14, 1923 in Bridgeville, daughter of the late Luther and Blanche (Truitt) Rust.
In her early years of employment, Mrs. Vincent had workd at the Sussex Guide, a publication company, as a dark room technician. She also worked as a waitress at the Seaford Golf and Country Club, the former Harley's Restaurant in Seaford, and the Seaford Inn. During World War II, she had worked at a munitions plant. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, and over the years, attended Concord United Methodist Church in Seaford as well as Union United Methodist Church in Bridgeville. She was a former member of the Eastern Star, Seaford, and was a member of the Nanticoke Senior Center and the Red Hat Society. Most importantly, she was a devoted Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother who will be missed by all.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl T. Vincent in 1980, a step-son, Robert Vincent in 2004, and by two brothers, Carlton and Ralph both formerly of Bridgeville.
She is survived by four sons: Carl E. "Buddy" Parker III of Bridgeville; Eddie J. Parker of Bridgeville; James S. Parker of Seaford; Gerald A. Parker of Greenwood, DE; her daughter, Kay L. Parker Chaffinch of Seaford, DE; a step-daughter, Carol Thornton of Denton, MD; a daughter -in-law Martha Vincent of Seaford, DE; 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and two sisters: Ruth Spicer of Bridgeville, and Irene Tucker of Greenwood.
Funeral services will held Thursday, April 20, 2 PM at Union United Methodist Church, Market and Laws Streets, Bridgeville, with Rev. Gary Tulak officiating. Friends may call at the church two hours prior to services. Interment will be at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Seaford, DE.
In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to Delaware Hospice, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947.
Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Hardesty Chapel, Bridgeville.
Send online condolences to: [email protected]
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