Margaret Ann Fountain

Margaret Ann Fountain, passed away peacefully at home, on July 11, 2020, in Dover, Delaware, at the age of 73. Margaret was born on August 3, 1946, in Cuthbert, Georgia, the daughter of the late Ceola B. Harrison and the late Clarence Graddy. Margaret graduated from Henderson High School in Cuthbert, in 1964. She married in 1965, and three children were born of that marriage. After moving to Milton, Delaware, then Dover, Delaware, Margaret began working for Kraft General Foods and remained there for 35 years. Margaret provided the foundation that would allow her children to become successful in various careers. Her children remember her as a kind, but driven mother who encouraged them to pursue their goals. Margaret was a business person at heart. Due to limited stores in Milton and Dover, she created purchasing options for local residents, by opening a store, as well as becoming a supplier of boutique items. Margaret also loved to travel and took trips to France, Germany, Morocco, Spain, the Philippines and Hong Kong. In her pursuit of traveling to various places, Margaret encouraged her many friends to join her by organizing trips to New York City, Pennsylvania, the Caribbean and many other destinations. Margaret was well versed in using personal computers. She enjoyed learning and enrolled in continuing education classes at Wesley College and Polytech Adult Education. Margaret was a dedicated member of the Calvary Baptist Church, in Dover, Delaware, where she was an active member of the Healing Hurts Committee and a past member of the Hospitality Committee. She was a member of the Red Hatters, as well as Eastern Star. She was a generous individual who was passionate about being involved in the community. She was also a constant contributor of many local organizations that supported our youth, elders and underserved communities. Margaret was preceded in death by her son, Vernon Fountain of Millsboro, DE and granddaughters, Vertrice Fountain of Millsboro, DE and Vernette Fountain of Wilmington, DE. Margaret is survived by children, Cheryl Fountain of Mount Rainier, MD and Veronica Fountain of Bowie, MD; siblings Marie Graddy of Matthews, NC and Rhonda Houston of Matthews, NC.

Margaret Ann Fountain

August 3, 1946 - July 11, 2020