Marie E. Wasson

Marie E. Wasson, 85, formerly of Willow St., Meadville and a current resident of Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community, died there, Tuesday, July 1, 2008.

She was born in Townville December 31, 1922, a daughter of the late Miles Delbert and Lovina Higby Johnson.  She married Richard F. Wasson in 1944 and he preceded her in death December 14, 1977.

A graduate of Bradford High School, she was employed as a spinner at Talon and subsequently worked in sales for Mason Shoes.  She was always willing to help anyone in need.

She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church and enjoyed flower gardening.

Survivors include a son, Daniel Lynn Wasson and his wife Carol of Orchard Park, NY; a daughter, Lovina Irene Coudriet of Meadville; 10 grandchildren, Julie Norr whom she helped raise, Melissa Shongo, Heidi Wasson, Lisa Manbeck, Bobbie Shongo, Lucinda Shongo, Robert Shongo, Kai Wasson, Janelle Metzner, and Pamela Coudriet; and 13 great-grandchildren including Shawn, Morgan, and Jesse Coudriet whom she helped raise.  In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Isabel P. Johnston.

Calling hours will be today (Thursday) from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Robert W. Waid Funeral Home, 581 Chestnut St., Meadville followed by a funeral and committal service at 3:00 p.m. with the Rev. Philip Torre, Pastor of First Assembly of God Church officiating.

Interment will be in Kingsley Cemetery, Townville.

The family suggests memorials may be made to Wesbury United Methodist Community, Memory Support Center, 31 N. Park Ave., Meadville, PA 16335.