DOVER - Margaret L. 'Sissy' Marker, of Dover, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010. She was 79. Mrs. Marker was born Dec. 6, 1930, in Chester, Pa., the daughter of the late George W. Marvel and Effie M. Smith Marvel. Sissy was a homemaker who enjoyed kidding around and joking with people and going shopping. She was a loving mother who always did her best for her children. She was also a member of the Little Creek Ladies Auxiliary. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin H. Marker in 1973. She is survived by three sons, Benjamin H. Marker, Robert W. Marker, and Bill Marker all of Dover; two daughters, Margaret E. Marker of Dover, and Patty A. Marker-Adkins of Pocomoke, Md.; a sister, Anna Mae Sherman of Littlecreek; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Her family is especially grateful for the excellent level of care and compassion that she received from the nurses of Seasons Hospice. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m, Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010, in the Faries Funeral Chapel, 29 South Main Street Smyrna, where friends may call one hour prior to the services. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery Smyrna. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the funeral home to help defray funeral expenses. Condolence letters may be sent by visiting www.fariesfuneralhome.com.