Margie E. Mumford, "Mother Goose"

Margie Elizabeth Mumford of Selbyville passed away to be with the Lord Monday, April 13, 2015. She was born Dec. 18, 1937 in Bishop, Md., to the late Walter Tunnel and Janie Rayne. She married the love of her life, Otto Mumford Jr. in 1965, spending 52 years in love and raising a family. She attended Berlin Public school, and earned an associate degree at Friends International Christian University. She was “Mother Goose” in her family, and her loving words of wisdom, her open arms and heart, were an outreach to everyone. She was employed for 28 years as a poultry inspector with the Department of Agriculture.

In addition to her husband, she leaves behind her children: Ricky Lee Sturgis, and Lottie Jane Francis. In addition, four sisters: Shirley Ann Handy (Herbert); Jeanlene Jacob (Glen); Barbara Church; and Helen Harmon; along with brothers: Elisha Griffin (Tammy) and Daniel Rayne; and a sister-in-law: Ellen Rayne. She also leaves a brother and sister-in-law: James and Natalie Mumford. She especially loved her 10 grandchildren, and 31 great-grandchildren. She loved all her nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. She cherished a special relationship with her niece, Sandy “Weezy” Handy. We all miss her very much; our hearts are heavy with sorrow, but we know she is looking down on us smiling and filled with love for her family.

Margie was preceded, in addition to her parents, by a brother: Charles Rayne; a sister: Grace Showell; and a sister-in-law: Ruth Rayne. She was also preceded by a stepfather: Daniel Griffin and her father-in-law: Otto Mumford Sr.

A Celebration of her Life will be held at noon, Tuesday, April 21, at Calvary Pentecostal Church in Bishopville, Md. A time of visitation and viewing will be from 11 a.m. till noon at the church. Interment follows at Curtis United Methodist Church Cemetery.