Mary Frances (Margerum) Cullen

Mary Frances Cullen, age 75, of Hockessin, DE, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025.  Born February 12, 1949 in Philadelphia, PA, daughter of the late Robert and Mary (FitzPatrick) Margerum, she was a graduate of Ancilla Domini Academy ‘65, Temple University, and Vanderbilt University. Mary cherished her time as a school counselor at McVey Elementary School in Newark.  She worked tirelessly as a home health nurse through the Visiting Nurses Association in Philadelphia.  She excelled as a Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist - working clinically and as an instructor with the University of Delaware, West Chester University, University of Pennsylvania, and Wilmington University. Mary was a voracious reader and avid sports fan – cheering on the Phillies and Eagles and never missing NCAA March Madness. She was an involved member of Resurrection Parish.  She loved showering nieces and nephews with presents on Christmas and birthdays.  She volunteered locally and supported international charities. 

She is survived by her cherished husband, Edward; her loving children, Karen Cullen (Brendan McGillicuddy) and Kevin Cullen (Sona); her grandchildren, Ajay and Petra Cullen; her siblings, Kathryn (Kate) Brunk (Kevin), and John Margerum (Karen Melton), sisters-in- law, Bonnie Margerum and Deborah Margerum; nephews, Matthew and Nathan; niece, Linda and their families.  As well as her sisters-in- law, Mary Ellen (Robert), Anne-Therese (Gene), and Marianne (John); her brothers-in-law, Michael (Sharon), Robert (Terri), David (Marianne) and their families.  

In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her brothers, Francis, Peter Joseph, Bobby, and Tim.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11am on Wednesday, February 26th 2025 at Resurrection Parish, 3000 Videre Drive Wilmington, DE  19808.

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