Ms. Myrtle Jones Lemon

December 29, 1929 - November 19, 2020

Myrtle Jones Lemon of Marydel, MD passed away Thursday, Nov 19, 2020 at Compass Regional Hospice in Centreville, MD. She was 90. Mrs. Lemon was born Dec 29, 1929 in Wilmington, DE the daughter of the late Robertand Gladys “Whitecraft” Jones. Myrtle attended Goldie Beacom College and worked as an office administrator for a clothing store in Wilmington, DE for about seven years. After marrying the late Robert Lemon Sr., the two started their family and Myrtle stopped working to raise the children. She loved babysitting her grandchildren and spending time with her family. Myrtle also enjoyed sewing, crocheting and playing solitaire on the computer. Even at an older age she had a real talent for using a computer. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by seven siblings and her granddaughter, Christina Lemon. She is survived by her children, Robert Lemon Jr. (Candace) of Greensboro, MD, Gilbert Lemon (Marianne) of Marydel, MD, Nancy Richardson of Ridgley, MD, Steven Lemon of Ridgley, MD, David Lemon of Marydel, DE, eleven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Wed. Nov 25, 2020 at 1pm at Sharon Hills Cemetery in Dover, DE. In lieu of flowers contributions can be sent to Compass Regional Hospice 160 Coursevall Dr. Centreville, MD 21617. Arrangements by Fleegle and Helfenbein Funeral Home Greensboro, MD.