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Marianna Dabson

Posted 8/31/08

Marianna Dabson, 92 DOVER - Marianna Dabson, of Dover, formerly of Wilmington, died on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008. She was 92. Marianna was born July 14, 1916, in Marionville, Va., daughter of the late …

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Marianna Dabson

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Marianna Dabson, 92 DOVER - Marianna Dabson, of Dover, formerly of Wilmington, died on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008. She was 92. Marianna was born July 14, 1916, in Marionville, Va., daughter of the late Lawrence Nottingham and Jennie Roberts Nottingham. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, bowling, sewing, fishing and being a homemaker. Marianna enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially during the holidays. She was a life long member of the Eastern Star, Five Points Chapter 13, Newport and Peniel United Methodist Church also in Newport. In addition to her parents, Marianna was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Howard L. Dabson Sr.; a son, Howard (Lee) Dabson Jr., and a brother Roberts Nottingham. Marianna is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Wayne N. and Francine Dabson of Dover; a daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Dr. Glenn Ehrlich of Gainesville, Fla.; a daughter-in-law, Rosalie Dabson of Sarasota, Fla.; a sister and brother-in-law, Jennie Lou and George Cotton of Wilmington; a brother, Lawrence M. Nottingham Jr., of Cape Charles, Va.; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, in the Peniel United Methodist Church, where visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m. The burial will be private. The family requests contributions in Marianna's memory to Peniel UMC, 115 E. Market St. Newport, DE 19804 To send an online condolence please visit www.nicholsgilmore.com.

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