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Mary Ann Roach
Posted 1/25/07
Mary Ann Roach, 73 GEORGETOWN - Mary Ann Roach of Georgetown passed away Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007, in her home. She was 73. Mary Ann was born in Seaford, daughter of the late Preston and Nellie …
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Mary Ann Roach
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Mary Ann Roach, 73
GEORGETOWN - Mary Ann Roach of Georgetown passed away Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007, in her home. She was 73.
Mary Ann was born in Seaford, daughter of the late Preston and Nellie (Phillips) Fleetwood.
She was a secretary for the Indian River School District for 26 years, retiring in 1983.
She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who dearly enjoyed spending time with her family. Mary Ann enjoyed reading, gardening and going to the beach.
She was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church, Georgetown and served as treasurer for many years. She was also the nursery coordinator for 30 years. Mary Ann was also a member of the Georgetown Fire Department ladies Auxiliary.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Lee Fleetwood.
Mary Ann's survivors include, her husband of 55 years, Gene F. Roach; a son and a daughter-in-law, Michael G. and Beverly Roach of Staunton, Va.; a daughter and a son-in-law, Connie R. and Brendan Warner of Dagsboro; six grandchildren, Nicole Roach, Teresa Roach, Emily Roach, Ryan Warner, Colin Warner and Erin Warner; two brothers, George Fleetwood and wife Jane and Frank Fleetwood and wife Pat, all of Seaford; a sister-in-law, Ann Fleetwood of Seaford; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be noon Saturday in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 609 E. Market St., Georgetown, where friends may call after 10 a.m.
Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Georgetown.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Mary Ann's memory can be made to the Grace United Methodist Church, 7 S. King St., Georgetown, DE 19947.
GEORGETOWN - Mary Ann Roach of Georgetown passed away Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007, in her home. She was 73.
Mary Ann was born in Seaford, daughter of the late Preston and Nellie (Phillips) Fleetwood.
She was a secretary for the Indian River School District for 26 years, retiring in 1983.
She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who dearly enjoyed spending time with her family. Mary Ann enjoyed reading, gardening and going to the beach.
She was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church, Georgetown and served as treasurer for many years. She was also the nursery coordinator for 30 years. Mary Ann was also a member of the Georgetown Fire Department ladies Auxiliary.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Lee Fleetwood.
Mary Ann's survivors include, her husband of 55 years, Gene F. Roach; a son and a daughter-in-law, Michael G. and Beverly Roach of Staunton, Va.; a daughter and a son-in-law, Connie R. and Brendan Warner of Dagsboro; six grandchildren, Nicole Roach, Teresa Roach, Emily Roach, Ryan Warner, Colin Warner and Erin Warner; two brothers, George Fleetwood and wife Jane and Frank Fleetwood and wife Pat, all of Seaford; a sister-in-law, Ann Fleetwood of Seaford; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be noon Saturday in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 609 E. Market St., Georgetown, where friends may call after 10 a.m.
Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Georgetown.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Mary Ann's memory can be made to the Grace United Methodist Church, 7 S. King St., Georgetown, DE 19947.
