Delta L. Marrs
June 3, 1941 - April 5, 2024
Delta L. Marrs, age 82, of New Castle, DE, was called home to with our Lord on Friday, April 5, 2024.
Born in Mudfork, VA on June 3, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Roy and Marie Estelle (Williams) Hicks. Delta had a beautiful soul that would light up a whole room, her presence was always felt. Her sweet smile was so warm and welcoming that a complete stranger would just stop and talk to her and she welcomed them with such kindness and love. Delta taught her family to help those in need and never look for anything in return. Her passion for her family was unwavering, her grandchildren and great-grands lit up her world. Although our hearts ache from her departure, we are grateful for God blessing our family with an angel we called Mom.
In addition to her parents, Delta was preceded in death by her husband, Braxton L. T. Marrs; daughter, Tina Martindale; and siblings, Elmer Hicks, Lester Hicks, Lee Hicks, Robert Hicks, Jean Dye, and Frank Hicks. She is survived by her children, Debbie Gawel (Jerry), Randy Marrs (Diana), Thomas Marrs (Shirley), and Roy Marrs (Cynthia); grandchildren, Eric Gawel (Kirstyn), Miles Gawel (Nicole), Joey Martindale (Hillary), Christopher Martindale, Steven Martindale (Haley), Randy Marrs II (Meredith), Samantha Marrs, Tiffany Anderson (Lewis), Shanna Marrs, Tara Patterson, Jessica Marrs, LeeAnna Marrs, and Alex Marrs; 20 great-grandchildren; sister, Iris Nunley; brother, Arnold Hicks (Lillian); dear friends, Dottie Syva and Debbie Moore; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She will be deeply missed by all, there are no words that can express the magnitude of the love she shared with her family, friends, neighbors, and complete strangers.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5 pm until 7 pm on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 North DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE. A funeral service will begin 2 pm on Friday, April 12, 2024, at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 North DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Delta’s name to Delaware Hospice, 630 Churchmans Road, Suite 200, Newark, DE 19702 or online by clicking here or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online by clicking here.
Tim Nunley
You will be missed Aunt Dalta.
Tracy lake
My condolences to the whole family may she RIP 🙏
Bonnie
Oh, how I will miss her on our front steps or her steps this spring. Now she will be at his side,Mr. Marrs forever!
Blake Hubbard
Diana and Randy. I’m so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you, Randy and the family during this difficult time. Love Blake & Lynda.
Norma Hicks Asbury
Aunt Delta was the sweetest, most loving woman I’ve ever known. From the times she and Uncle Lee took me on their dates when I was 3 years old, before they ever married, to our phone conversation several days before she died, I always felt complete love and adoration coming from her. I felt the same about her. The world has lost an angel for sure. We will miss her terribly.
Dorothy Pasini
So, so sorry for all of your losses. She was s very sweet kind lady
She will be greatly missed, for sure. All of you will be in prayers and thoughts for quite some time.
Megan
Debbie, Thinking of you and your family and praying for moments of peace and comfort as you remember the loving life your mother shared with so many.
Debbie Husfelt
Roy, Cindy, Alex, LeeAnna & Jessica,
So so sorry to hear of MomMom’s passing. She truly was a beautiful person inside and out. It was my pleasure to meet her and be around her. Her smile said it all. She was so kind and loving and I remember her loving on my babies. She was so happy when my kids would bring her fresh tomatoes from the garden while she was visiting Roy & Cindy.
Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Debbie, Dacey & William
Donna Lucas Werts
From our family to yours. Your Mother was an Amazing Angel. I love your family. I will always remember the families getting together for any Birthday or holiday. Just to be together. I miss those days. But the memories are forever. May God Bless your families and keep you all close. Prayers and Hugs to you all.
Love the Werts family.
Cheryl Rohm
Delta Marrs and I were neighbors and best friends for many years. I will cherish all the memories and years spent in her company. She was the sweetest and strongest woman I have ever met, she was my angel and I was hers she always said. I will forever hold a place in my heart for her and will miss the laughs the tears and just being around her. But her spirit will be forever around all of us until we meet again, love you ❤️
Deborah Sianni
So very sorry for the loss of your mother. My condolences to you and all of your family!!!
Kimberly Royle
RIP AUNT DELTA.
Dee(Berry)
So very sorry for your loss.
Thoughts and prayers to the whole family🙏🙏
Linda Tyler
Our sincerest condolences for the loss of your mom. Prayers being sent to you and family
Joan Markland
My heart was broken hearing about the passing of your mom. She was the most kindest and loving person. I will be praying for your entire family.
Carol Kidwell
I remember your mother and father both. They were the nicest people you could hope to meet. Friendly and caring in every way. I knew them from Dr.Messinger’s
Office many years.
So sorry for your great loss. Prayers and hugs.
Carol Kidwell
Stephanie
Mommom, you will be greatly missed ♥️ my thoughts & prayers are with the family.
Kimberlee Moran
Mothers hold their children’s hands for awhile- their hearts forever- Delta you will be truly missed but never forgotten