Marie Brock Boddy, 94, of Avondale, and formerly of Kennett Square, died Monday, July 2, at the Franciscan Care Center in Hockessin. She was the wife of Oscar R. Boddy Sr., who passed away in 1993 and with whom she shared 55 years of marriage.

Born in Kennett Square, she was the daughter of the late Hezekiah and Ella Johnson Brock.

Marie was a licensed practical nurse, graduating from the School of Nursing in Lancaster. She worked at the Pocopson Home in West Chester for 16 years before retiring in 1987.

She enjoyed being with her family and friends.

She was a member of the Second Baptist Church of Kennett Square, where she served as an usher and was on the Trustee Board and the Missionary Board. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Carter-Miller-Johnson VFW Post #8984 in Kennett Square.

Marie is survived by two sons, Oscar R. Boddy Jr. of West Chester, and Gerald Boddy and his wife Vanessa of Cheyney; one brother, Clarence Brock and wife Geraldine, who was her caregiver for 17 years, of Avondale; one sister, Stella Barrett of Chester; six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, and a host of nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by two daughters, Delores Boddy and Doris Boddy; one brother, Louis Brock; two sisters, Virginia Brock and Sarah Snipe.

You are invited to visit with her family and friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday, July 9, at the Second Baptist Church of Kennett Square, 132 South Willow Street in Kennett Square. Her funeral service will follow. Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery in Kennett Square.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.

Arrangements by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, Kennett Square (Phone: 610-444-4116).

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