Leona Mayfield, loved to chitchat

Leona Mayfield, 79 of Dagsboro, passed away quietly in her sleep, Wednesday, March 15, 2017.

Leona loved to chitchat, do puzzle books, play cards and watch her dozens of hummingbirds. She made the most of her life before the Lord took her away to be with her Labrador retriever, Carlee. She leaves behind a very loving family who will miss her forever.

Leona is survived by three daughters, Martha Achtermann, Beckie Bush, and Leeann Bush and her husband Carmen DeGennaro, with whom she lived. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Nicole Achtermann Kennedy, Christina Marie Achtermann and Jeffery James Brayn Jr.; numerous great-grandchildren, her sister, Nellie Sluder of Wilmington (her only surviving sister out of 13 siblings), and lots of loving nieces and nephews.

There will be a small family gathering Saturday, March 18, at her residence.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.