Mary Ellen “Mare” Blevins
August 26, 1949 - January 25, 2026
Mary Ellen “Mare” Blevins, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at the age of 76.
She was born on August 26, 1949, to the late Aubrey and Bertha Hillis and was lovingly raised by her grandparents, Manly Harris and Mary Harris. Mare lived her life with kindness, grace, and a deep sense of care for others. She was a pillar of strength for her family, exemplified compassion in all she did, and cherished her children with unwavering love. These qualities were reflected in the way she nurtured her family and touched the lives of all who knew her.
She will be remembered for her warm heart, quiet strength and gentle wisdom, and for the steady presence she was in the lives of those who knew her. While her absence is deeply felt, we take comfort in knowing she is now at peace. Mare will always be remembered as a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and proud great-grandmother.
In addition to her parents, Mare was preceded in death by the love of her life, Richard Gail Blevins, Sr.; beloved son, Christopher Blevins; and brother, Aubrey Hillis. She is survived by her children, Tom Blevins (Nicol), Rich Blevins (Deanna), Jeff Blevins (Cindy), and Jenni Blevins; grandchildren, Bri (Eric), Jeffrey, Christopher, Chelsi, Makenzie, Alaina, and Wesley; great-grandson, Colt; and sister, Judith Ann Hillis. Her family was her greatest joy, and she gave her love freely and without condition.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 12 pm on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 275 East Main Street, Middletown, DE, where a funeral service for Mare and Christopher will begin at 12 pm. Interment will be held privately.
Kathleen Hart Wozniak
Jenn: what you are going through is such a tragedy such a tragedy, you must be extremely overwhelmed. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Let Racheal know if you need anything Kathy.
Noreen Johnstone
My heart is broken for the Blevins family. I pray that God comforts them and gives them peace.
Renee Elliott
I’m struggling to wrap my heart and my head around you being gone. Mary, my friend, you were turly one of the most amazing women I have ever known. Your kindness, compassion, humor and wit will be deeply missed. I pray you are with your beloved “Bunky” and at peace.
Patty Kalmbacher
Thinking of you all in this difficult time and keeping the family in prayer 🙏 ❤️
Donna Perry
Oh my dear MaryEllen, one of my dearest friends! You’re always so gracious and merciful to others. You loved me and accepted me unconditionally. Forever in my heart. To all the Blevins family, you are all in my heart and in my prayers my heart is breaking for you all. Praying God sustains you.
Linda &Greg Pine
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God keep his loving arms around you all through this difficult journey
Deborah Blevins Ashcraft
We are so deeply saddened by your loss of your mother. Prayers and hugs for all you.
Jesse Dale
My condolences to the Blevins family.
Maureen Murphy
Jenny, Tom and the rest of the Family I just want to send my deepest heartfelt condolances to all of you on the loss of your Mom and your Brother. Sending Prayers for all of you🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Roger Brown
She was just the best person ,a very straight shooter. She always treated me like family. I love her and I will miss her dearly.
Michele (Piemontese) Godwin
Jenni, Tom, Rich, Jeff, Cindy and family. It’s hard to find comforting words after the losing loved ones and the tragedy that you’ve just been through. This is so devastating and I am so very sorry for your losses. Chelsea memories with your family will never fade. <3 I will be praying for healing for all of you. Big hugs and lots of love coming your way. God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. ~Matthew 5:4 (NLT)
Brenda Presley
MARE Was a sweet kind women .I lived around the corner from her .She was always working in her flower garden. She had the nicest front yard on her street. She always look up from her flowers and wave to me.I once told her I was going to steal some of her beautiful gladiolilus .She said help your self.She loved her boys and her Jenn.In a blink of an eye she was In heaven .We are all going to the same place! She just beat us there! XoBrenda presley
Rob cimino
I’m so sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine what you’re going thru. I’m here if you need to talk. Rob
Holly Buckworth
My heart goes out to all The Blevin’s family at this time of loss.Sincerely,Holly Buckworth.
Elsunuah Henlon
Jennifer.please accept my deepest sympathies on your loss.
Mary Termine
You are all in my thoughts and Prayers. So, so sorry for you losses
Lisa Diener
My deepest sympathy and prayers to the Blevins family. Mary was a caring friend who was easy to talk to and always made me laugh and smile. So sad to hear this devastating news.
JT Amato
My family and I are praying for the family at this difficult time. May God help with the loss to the family❤️🙏.
Bill and Joyce Hirst
We are so saddened by the loss of your mom and brother. We were friends of your mom and dad in our VFW days in Hockessin. Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Jennifer Dacey
Tom, Rich, Jeff and Jenny and the entire family, there are simply not enough words of compassion, sympathy and heartache to express the tragedy you all must be feeling. Because of the family being such a strong presence in The Castle, the death of two people so closely together just feels damn near unfathomable.
If I can bring any words of comfort, I simply want to say that watching the video posted, the underlying message in every single picture and video indicated the clear truth of a family that truly loved completely. When you look up Blevins, you clearly see family = loyalty (with a side of mischievous! And that’s for the whole daily!!)
My prayer is that Jeff, Tom, Rich and Jenny cherish every day the beautiful gift of their relationships as siblings. The past two weeks has shown us just how uncertain life can be and to cherish every single day. Peace be with you and I will continue praying for the entire family.
All my love to everyone,
Jenn Dacey