Mamie Louise Merritt

Mamie Louise Merritt, 85, of Delmar, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at her home. Born in Ocean View, DE, she was the daughter of the late John J. Mitchell and Hazel Dickerson Mitchell at Ocean View, DE. She was an active member of Faith Baptist Church and had worked in retail for Buster Brown's Shoe Store in PA before retiring and moving to Laurel, DE. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, cooking, and traveling to Florida, Pennsylvania, Alaska and Canada. Louise is survived by her devoted husband, John H. Merritt; a son, John P. Ellmore of Glenolden, PA; two daughters, Florence H Coia (John) and Mary E Twilley (Howard), all of Laurel; two step daughters, Melanie L D'Armi (Kelly) of Laurel and Crystal R Prentice (Bill) of Cleona, PA; a step son, John H Merritt, Jr. (Kelly) of Delmar; five grandchildren; eleven step grandchildren; six great grandchildren; six great step grandchildren; a sister, Roxie Parsons of Delmar; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her first husband of 42 years, John P. Ellmore, Jr.; two daughters, Catherine L Gallagher and Joan A Bartlewski; and seven siblings. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Faith Baptist Church with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Laurel. Officiating will be Rev. Ken Johnson. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to Faith Baptist Church, 1207 E. State St., Delmar, MD 21875. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, PA, 501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804. Please visit www.hollowayfh.com to express condolences to the family.