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Margarite deMontmollin
1927 - 2011
BORN
1927
DIED
2011
Margarite deMontmollin Obituary
Margarita Manelli deMontmollin, 84, of Woodville passed away Sunday, May 15, 2011 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be held 6:00-8:00PM, EDT, Tuesday, May 17 at the Woodville First Baptist Church, Woodville, FL. Funeral services will be 11AM Wednesday at the church with interment to follow in Woodville Cemetery. Margarita loved the outdoors, traveling in her RV. She was a 35 year, founding and charter member of the Good Sams Camping Club. She loved Maggie Valley, NC and would spend seven months there each year living in her RV with her husband enjoying life. She was very active in the area. She was a 53 year member of Woodville First Baptist Church, a Lifetime 40 year Member of T.O.P.S. FL81, a 20 year member of the Whiraway Square Dance Club, 15 year member of Wakulla Wild Wigglers Line Dance Club, a 30 year member of Homemakers Bowling League. She was a volunteer as a Pink Lady for 10 years at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital and worked as a volunteer at Woodville Elementary School. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Floyd deMontmollin Sr., sons Frank Trussell, Sr. (Vickie) of Woodville, FL, Donald Trussell (Marianne) of Tallahassee, FL, Ronald Collins, Sr. (Betty Jo) of Jakin, GA, Floyd deMontmollin, Jr. (Cyrinda) of Woodville, FL; daughter Rita deMontmollin Shivers (Gary) of Woodville, FL; brothers Geno (Gene) Manelli (Mary), Johnny Manelli (Dorothy) and Louie Manelli (JoAnn) all of Tampa, Fl. There are numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Margarita was predeceased by her parents Nicola and Antonia Manelli and a brother Frank Manelli. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Big Bend Hospice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Margarite deMontmollin
Becky (Strickland) Gray
May 23, 2011
Please accept my apology for not being able to attend any of the services, as I was out-of-town. I have many, many fond memories of Ms. Margarite and the entire family. May God be with you all.
Margie Collins
May 19, 2011
I am proud to have known "Mother" for the past 38 years. She was a very unique and special lady. She was a good mother-in-law and friend. I will miss her. I pray "Daddy" and the remainder of the family will find comfort and joy again. I think about you all often.
Sherral (Hosmer) Warren & Family
May 17, 2011
Uncle Floyd and Family, Aunt Margarite was such a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. I know Jesus and time will mend your broken hearts, but you will see her again. Keep all the memories alive in your hearts and she will aloways be with you. Love and prayers be with you all.
Barbara Fouquet
May 17, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with Floyd and all the family, Have known them for 52 years and enjoyed their friendship. Margaret will be greatly missed.
Michele Vause Lawhon
May 17, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. I have a lot of dear memories (before moving here) of my Nanny and Granddaddy's neighbors. I always looked forward to visiting with the deMontmollins when visiting and seeing their beautiful dogs many years ago. My Nanny, Pearl, will dearly miss seeing Ms. Margarite and I appreciate the friendship you all gave my grandparents.
Harry and Jackie Fulford
May 17, 2011
Our heartfelt prayers go out to you Floyd, and your family. We were so sad to hear of Margaret's passing. We have very fond memories of our square dancing days with you and Margaret. I know she will be truly missed.
Harry and Jackie Fulford - Atlanta, GA
joan deMontmollin
May 17, 2011
Uncle Floyd & dear family, my brothers Ron & George Jr. Are keeping all in our minds,prayers & heart. Aunt Margarite, a sweet kind funny lady, she will be missed. Love to you all, Joan, Ron, &Geo.
Vernell Strumski
May 17, 2011
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Judy Gairns
May 17, 2011
Rita and Gary, my heart goes out to you across the miles. So sorry for your loss, but so happy for you that you had your mother for such a long time. I know you will miss her.
Cindy Vause
May 17, 2011
My heartfelt prayers go to Mr. Floyd and the extended family. Mrs. DeMontmollin has been a loved presence in my family for as long as I can remember and she will be dearly missed.
Justin Shivers
May 17, 2011
Granny, you were the best grandmother anyone could ask for. You were a great wife to papa, mother and grandmother , very careing, very loving and always willing to help and give advice. You had a great life with many great memories! I am glad i had the chance to have such a awesome grandmother for 33 years and im glad Tristan had the opportunity of knowing such a awesome great grandmother for nearly 5 years and Kailey for 4 years. Me, Tristan, Stacy and Kailey love you dearly and miss you more than you will ever know, but we will all see you again one day and reminisce about the good times!! We love you!! Please help us through tonight and tomorrow, we will need it.
May 17, 2011
My Prayers go out to this family in their time of sorrow...Had a lot of good times with Margarite...she will be solely missed.
Marianne Forester
Lisa (Ladd) Mobley
May 17, 2011
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers today and in the days to come. Ms. Margarite was such a kind and loving person and will surely be missed in the Woodville Community. Family you haven't lost her she will meet you one day soon in Heaven.
With all my love and prayers,
Lisa
Frank (Frankie) Trussell, Jr.
May 17, 2011
I'm glad to have known my grandmother for over 47 years, as her oldest grandchild. She will be missed. Thanks to Grandpa for taking care of Granny for nearly 60 years. Thank you to all her family and friends who loved her.
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