Mary Ellen DeMarcus

Mary Ellen Dew DeMarcus of Andersonville, TN passed away at her home, her family by her side on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from dementia. She was born on June 15, 1938 to the late Wylie and Carrie Lou Dew. She was preceded in death by, brothers, Frank Dew (Louise), Jessie “Boots” Dew (Loretta) and Wayne Dew; sister, Betty Moore (Bill).

Mary is survived by her husband of over 65 years, Donald DeMarcus; sons, Danny DeMarcus (Glenda) of Seymour, and Jason DeMarcus (Rose) of Andersonville; grandchildren, Bradley DeMarcus (DeAnna) of Andersonville, Cody DeMarcus (Krista) of Clinton, Kayla Alcorn (Jordan) of Oliver Springs and Josh DeMarcus of Knoxville; sister, Kate Hooks of Heiskell; five great-grandchildren; step-grandsons, Shawn Foli, Matt Foli, David Foli (Rachel), Bryan Foli (Michelle).

Mary was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and enjoyed attending when her health permitted.

A very special thank you to Kayla and DeAnna for all of the loving care and support they gave their Mamaw.  Also, to Mary’s niece, Connie Hughes, for doing her hair all of these many years.

Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend; her family was her life, she will be deeply missed.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 10. 2025, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM with a funeral service to follow at 2:00 PM at Mynatt Funeral Home, Halls Chapel.  Friends and family will reconvene at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Andersonville, TN, where Mary will be laid to rest at 3:30 PM.  Pastor Tom Aiken, officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mt Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery fund.