Marie Mildred Mason
November 26, 1930 - February 14, 2024
Marie Mildred Mason, age 93, of Dover, DE, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, February 14, 2024.
Born in Cromwell, OK on November 26, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Clarence Nesbit Simmons and Hazel Ruth (Beaty) Simmons. Marie worked in various professions throughout her life but found the greatest joy in loving all the children who came to her daycare. It was truly her passion in life.
In addition to her parents, Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Dale Mason; children, Curtis Elvin (Moorman) Mason, Georgia Carol Gill, and Dennis James Mason; stepfather, William Sion Busby; siblings, Darlene Gunn and Bobby Busby; stepson, Thomas Mason; and grandson, Travis Mason. She is survived by her children, Freddie Ray Mason and Le Ann Mason Feiss; stepson, Steven Mason; sister, Loretia Gentry; 7 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and 8 great-great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and ‘honorary kids’ that she loved as her own.
Interment will be held in the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix, AZ, at a later date.
Per Marie’s wishes, the family requests no flowers. If there’s a charity that you favor, please consider contributing in her name.
Daniel Brown
A feisty lady with a good sense of humor. I didn’t see her often but looked forward to our snarky banter. She even let me call her mom. She will be deeply missed.