Marian Elizabeth Dunn, had generous nature

Marian “Betty” Elizabeth Dunn, 90, of Lewes, passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, May 23, 2023, surrounded by her grandchildren at her home.  She was born Jan. 13, 1933, in Lewes, daughter of the late George and Elma (Spicer) Bryan.

Betty worked for the Sears Company as a clerk and scheduler, in a career that spanned more than 50 dedicated years. She also gave 20 years to the Cape Henlopen School cafeterias.  Betty's generous nature was shared as a volunteer for CHSP, providing church services to campers and Girl's Camp. She was an avid bowler and loved to travel the world.  Among her favorite destinations was Disneyland, where she enjoyed many adventures with her sisters.  A loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, time with her beloved family is what she cherished most in life. Betty will be forever missed by all who knew and loved her.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, World War II veteran Lee Dunn, in 1989. She is survived by her son, Douglas Bryan of Pennsylvania; her grandchildren and their spouses, Crystle Bryan (Shane Hill) of North Carolina, Vanessa Edwards of Pennsylvania, Josh Bryan (Magehn Newell) of Pennsylvania, and Tobias Bryan of Delaware; her great-grandchildren, Xavier Edwards, Ash Edwards, Ryley Hill, Leivi Hill, Theon Bryan and Spencer Bryan; her sisters, to whom she was very close; her brothers; and her innumerable cousins.

Betty was a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary and served as president numerous times.  A celebration of her life will be held at American Legion Post pavilion, Lewes, from 3 to 7 p.m., Saturday, June 3. Covered dishes are welcome.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, June 4, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Hwy., Lewes, where friends may visit beginning at 2 p.m.

Visit Betty’s Life Memorial webpage and sign her virtual guestbook at parsellfuneralhomes.com.