Mary Ann Hallett, loved children
Mary Ann Hallett, 60, of Ellendale, and formerly of Frankford, peacefully departed this life Friday, Nov. 25, 2016. She was born Sept. 15, 1956, to Pearlis Sturgis Sr. and the late Adelle (Lillard) Mumford. She was preceded in death by her daughter, April Lillard.
Mary, known to many as Mary Ann, had a very caring and giving heart and she loved children. During her earlier years, she worked as a nurse's aide and was a daycare provider.
She will lovingly be remembered by one daughter: Tracey Lillard of Salisbury, Md.; three grandchildren who resided with her: Shur'Myra Lillard, Ityré Lillard and Anthony Hood Jr.; seven sisters: Barbara Mumford of Frankford, Deborah Morris of Millsboro, Janice Williams of Millsboro, Samantha (Donnie) Smith of Douglasville, Ga., Deborah Norville of North Carolina, Lisa (Gilbert) Turner of South Carolina, and Ingrid Rouzier; eight brothers: Roland Mumford Jr. of Douglasville, Ga., Earlest Mumford of Milford, Walter (Candy) Mumford of Laurel, William (Tory) Hardy of Millsboro, Pearlis (Sandra) Sturgis Jr. of Fredericksburg, Va., Craig Sturgis of Georgia, Eric Sturgis of New York and Jordan Jones of California; one great-aunt: Frances Dismuke of Salisbury, Md.; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
In addition to her mother (Adelle) and daughter (April), Mary was also preceded in death by grandparents, Samuel and Anna Clara Chandler; Mary Lou Isabelle Cuffee Sturgis; two sisters: Stephanie Mumford and Pearline Sturgis; one brother: Terry Mumford; and brother-in-law: Kenton Williams.
Friends of the family are welcome to attend the viewing Friday, Dec. 2, from 10 to 11 a.m., at Calvary Pentecostal Church, Bishopville, Md. The homegoing service will begin at 11 a.m., followed by interment at the church before the immediate family proceeds to Woodlawn Memorial cemetery. Evangelist Mary Alice Johnson will officiate.
Electronic condolences may be emailed via www.watsonfh.com.
