Marie Ann TrueHart

May 30, 1943 - March 12, 2013


On Tuesday, March 12, 2013, with family by her side, God in his infinite wisdom called from earthly labor to heavenly reward, Mrs. Marie Ann Truehart of Olney, Maryland, affectionately known as “Fresh”.

Marie was born in Trenton, New Jersey on May 30, 1943 to the late James E. and Quincy M. Mitchell. She was a graduate of Trenton Central High School in Trenton, New Jersey.

Marie was a faithful Christian. She worshipped at the Olney Church of Christ under the leadership of Minister Elijah Cole until her health prevented her from attending. Even in the midst of her illness, Marie always shared encouraging words. She loved, and was loved, by young people and truly knew the meaning of unconditional love.

Marie was a homemaker. She always enjoyed preparing her family’s favorite meals and desserts. Marie will be remembered for her beautiful smile. She had a giving spirit and would share whatever she had.

Marie was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Patricia Johnson; and a brother, Ronald Mitchell.

Her love and memories will live in the hearts of her husband of over fifty years, Mr. LeRoy P. Truehart; daughters, Christal Pendergrass (Cornel) of Vienna, Va., Lia Gilbert (Leureuna) of Prince George, Va., and Terry Bell (LeRoy) of Cooksville, Md.; sisters, Juanita Roland (Sylvester) of Sanford, Fl., Gwendolyn Mitchell and Mary Brooks(Cleo) both of Trenton, New Jersey; brother, Kevin Mitchell (Patricia) of Bensalem, Pa.; seven grandchildren, Nijee (Casey), William, Wesley, Wynton, Kelsey, Khari and Lily; one great-grandson, Mason; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

A visitation will be held on Friday, March 15, 2013 from 2-4pm at the Olney Church of Christ, 17020 Georgia Avenue, Olney, Maryland 20832.

A celebration of life for Mrs. Marie Truehart, “Fresh”, will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at the North Clinton Church of Christ, 411 North Clinton Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey 08638 with Minister Leureuna Gilbert, Minister of Church of Christ, 2106 Arlington Road, Hopewell, Va., Officiating. Interment will be in the Ewing Cemetery, Ewing, New Jersey. Remains will rest in the church one hour prior to service.

Family and friends will assemble at the residence of Gwendolyn Mitchell (sister), 107 Spring Street, Trenton, New Jersey at 10:45am on the day of the service.
Professional funeral services are entrusted to the staff of the J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Avenue, Petersburg, Va. 23803. Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director (804) 732-5959 and (804)834-3330. Condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com


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