Marlene W. Neiswender, 82, of Sykesville, died Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.
Born Dec. 10, 1930, in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Katherine Louise Blizzard Wellmann. She was the wife of Elwood A. Neiswender.
She had been a secretary many years ago in addition to being a homemaker. She had volunteered for the American Red Cross and had chaired the high school drives for Howard County for many years.
She enjoyed dancing and spending time at the ocean.
Surviving, in addition to her husband, are sons Mark E. Neiswender, of Cumberland, Keith T. Neiswender, of Columbia and Bruce A. Neiswender, of Chevy Chase; a daughter, Linda K. DiGeorge, of Lutherville; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Road, Sykesville.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Bill Brown and the Rev. Wayne Larson officiating. Interment will be in Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Marriottsville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Richcroft Inc., 11350 McCormick Road, Suite 700, Hunt Valley, MD 21031; or to Goldheart Golden Retriever Rescue, P.O. Box 522, Owings Mills, MD 21117.
Online condolences may be offered at www.haightfuneralhome.com.
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So sorry to hear about your loss. I have many fond memories of your mother growing up. She was a very special lady. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Laura Mynaugh
April 27, 2013
Lester and I are very sorry to hear this sad news.
May God bless each of you in your loss.
Regina Bradshaw
April 27, 2013
We join you in mourning the loss of a loved one. Take solace in our Lord's promise that we all have a place with him in Heaven and that we'll all be together in His good time. He will hold you all in his hands and support you in your time of need, as do we.
Charles Johnson
April 27, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Please find peace and comfort in knowing that God will help you in your time of need because he cares for you. 1 Pet. 5:7
April 26, 2013
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