Marion E. Mead, 75, of Bowersville, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 2, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born on May 13th, 1948, in Norwalk Conn., she was the daughter of the late Harold Smith and Hazel Ferris Smith. Marion retired from the Public Works Department in 2003, where she served as an administrative assistant for the town of Newtown, Conn. Marion was a member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Columbiettes Auxiliary #9915, and also assisted with Knights of Columbus activities as well.

Marion was many things to many people, but most notable she was a loving wife, devoted mother, and doting grandmother. Nothing brought her more joy than sitting and hearing about everyone’s hectic lives. She loved to laugh with those around her and enjoyed sharing stories about her amazing life.

She loved to sing and dance, decorate cookies with her grandchildren and go on ice cream adventures with her two youngest granddaughters.

Survivors include her husband of 57 years: John S. Mead; four sons: Jim Mead (Missy) of Mt Holly, N.J., Dave Mead (Kim) & Wayne Mead (Laura) all of Bowersville and Ray Mead (Jackie) of Alexandria, Ky.; a brother: Harvey Smith of Norwalk, Conn.; two sisters: Jane Lemmon of Monroe, N.C. and Carolyn Byxbee of Bantam, Conn.; seven grandchildren also survive. Marion was preceded in death by her parents and a brother: Robert “Chopper” Smith.

A Memorial Mass to celebrate the life of Mrs Marion Mead will be held Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 10:30 am at St Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Mrs Mead’s ashes were placed in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Memorial Garden, Hartwell Ga.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, New York 10016 or to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, PO Box 676910, Dallas, TX 75267-6910.

The Strickland Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements. Online condolences can be sent to the family at stricklandfh.com.