Marie Elena (Smart )Minford, 71, of Bechtelsville, PA lost her battle with cancer on Friday, May 15th and is at peace in the arms of Jesus.
Marie was born in Fawn River, MI on July 5, 1948, a daughter of the late Flossie M (Hettinger) and Murland R Smart. She was recently the widow of Richard Minford I.
Marie was devoted to caring for others and spent much of her time as a Mom and Grammy volunteering as a Girl Scout leader, PTA Mom, lifeguard and member of MorningStar Church. Her light shined bright through the smiles and hugs she shared with many.
Marie is survived by four daughters, Marlana Lynn, wife of William Duda, of Lake Ariel, PA; Becky, wife of Shannon Corby, of Tunkhannock, PA. Colleen, wife of Scot McCaffrey, of Mohnton, PA; Ricsandra Minford, of Fleetwood, PA; and a son, Richard Minford II, of Bechtelsville, PA.
Marie is also survived by three sisters, Diana, wife of the late Robert Crookham, of Michigan; Jo, wife of Larry Palmer, of Michigan; Jean Lown, with Michael Karson, of Michigan; and one brother, Daniel, husband of Janice Smart, of Michigan.
She is also survived by 6 grandchildren.
She is predeceased by her brother and his wife, Richard and Marie Smart.
A Celebration of Life will be held this summer at MorningStar Church in Bechtelsville.
Arrangements entrusted to John P. Feeney Funeral Home, Inc. 625 N. 4th Street at Centre Ave., Reading, PA 19601, 610-372-4160. Obituary and condolences at www.johnpfeeney.com.
