Marie N. (Finney) Adduci, 69
MILLSBORO - Marie N. (Finney) Adduci of Millsboro, formerly of Philadelphia, died Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007, at Lewes Convalescent Center. She was 69.
Mrs. Adduci was born Oct. 12, 1938, in Pungoteague, Va., to the late Benjamin and Marie Horsey Finney.
She was a teacher in Philadelphia, where she worked with troubled and special needs children. She also mentored other teachers in the same field and worked a few years at Stockley Center, near Georgetown. She retired and moved back to Millsboro in May 1995.
Mrs. Adduci earned her Bachelor of Arts in elementary education from Antioch University, Philadelphia, and was pursuing her master's degree when she was called to the ministry. She ministered in many different churches doing home visitations and participating in conferences with fellowship churches.
She was the First Lady of Jesus Ministries Inc.
Mrs. Adduci was a member of Lighthouse Church, Wyoming, and the Deliverance Church in Philadelphia.
She is survived by her husband of 12 years, Joseph P. Adduci; a son, Ernest Anthony Finney and his close friend Regina Bush of Georgetown; a brother, James B. Finney of Millsboro; a sister, Jeanette L. Finney of Millsboro; a nephew, Alfonzo Sample; her nieces, Monica Kelly, Angelica Finney, Amy Kellam and April Thacker; her grandnephews, Larmar Finney, James Finney, Fulton Holland Jr. and Orlando Kelly Jr.; and many friends and church brothers and sisters.
Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the St. John's 2nd Baptist Church, Mount Joy, near Millsboro, where friends may call one hour earlier.
The Rev. Annie J. Custis will officiate.
Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to the St. John's 2nd Baptist Church, P.O. Box 116, Millsboro, DE 19966.
Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.
Letters of condolence may be e-mailed to Watson Funeral Home at
www.watsonfh.com or
www.delmarvaobits.com.