Marie S. Redd

Marie (Snead) Redd, daughter of the late Bessie M. Snead, was born August 1, 1929 in Trenton, New Jersey. After a short illness, she peacefully slipped into The Father’s arms on Thursday morning, October 16, 2014 at Water’s Edge Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. A lifelong Trenton resident, Marie was educated in the Trenton Public School System. She worked for the State of New Jersey Labor Department as a Fraud Insurance Investigator for 35 years, from 1956 until her retirement in 1991. In 1960, Marie joined New Salem Baptist Church under the pastorate of the late Rev. Philip J. Allen. Marie was a very active member of New Salem Baptist Church. She was a Sunday School Teacher, she served on the Usher Board, member of the Gospel Chorus, advisor to The Young Adult League, Director of the Christian Education Department, and a member of the Baptist Training Union. She was elected Church Clerk, until she assumed the dual role of Clerk-Secretary and was later appointed Administrative Assistant. Not only was Marie’s talents utilized by New Salem Baptist Church, but she was also an Official Registrar of the Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc., Eastern Region and New Jersey State Progressive. Marie also served The New Jersey State Progressive Baptist Convention as Financial Secretary and Treasurer. She worked at Anderson Funeral Home for many years. In addition to her mother she was predeceased by her husband Howard V. Redd. She leaves to mourn many cousins including a very dear and loving cousin, Elsie Thomas. And, caretaker Denise McBride; Godchildren Lillian Wormley-Scales, Deborah Griffin, Darlene Flagler, Robin Wilson, Gina Marie Jones, Larry Howlen, Jared Anderson and Kandace Banks; Special Friends Hazel Stewart, Leola Ford, Mildred Sampson, John and Mary Nelson, (caregivers) and Bob DePula (Teresa) and a host of other relatives, church family and friends. Marie was our Girl Friday, known for her fashionable hats, dazzling dresses and sassy shoes. You left a beautiful memory, A sorrow too great to be told, And to those who loved and lost you, Your memory will never grow old. Sorrowfully Submitted, The Family

Marie S. Redd

August 1, 1929 - October 16, 2014