Mary Ann Pressey

March 11, 1928 - June 20, 2019

Mary Ann Pressey was born to the late Clarence Harrison, Sr. and Ethel Dowling Harrison in Blackville, South Carolina on March 11, 1928. Mary Ann entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 20, 2019. Mary Ann was preceded in death by her first husband, Harry Pressey, Sr. of Blackville, South Carolina and second beloved husband Ammette Flim, Jr. of Trenton, New Jersey. Mary Ann received her early education from Pilgrim Rest School in Blackville, South Carolina and later relocated to Wilmington, Delaware in 1959. Upon arriving, Mary Ann was employed with Alfred I. Dupont Children's Hospital and retired after 25 years of service. During her employment at the Children's Hospital, Mary formed several special relationships with the children that were hospitalized there. Mary Ann was a member of Harrison Memorial Baptist Church and received her teaching from Rev. William Carter. She was an active member and sang on the Senior choir for several years. Her favorite past time was singing. Her favorite hobby was singing. In her last years she attended The Elwyn Senior Day Program, where she enjoyed all the daily activities. Each year The Elwyn hosted a Senior Prom and of course, she won for best singer. All the staff at Elwyn loved he warm smile. They will never be forgotten for the devotion to her up keeping, as well as medical attention in her final days. Mary Ann was preceded in death by her siblings: Carrie Lou James, Ethel Lou James, Clarence Harrison, Willie James Harrison, Annie Scott and Queen Esther Harrison Felder. Mary Ann also proceeded in death by children: Leon Pressey, Annette Pressey, and Eartha Kinard. She leaves to mourn her Ulysee Harrison (Louise) of Boston, MA, Jimmy Harrison (Linda), Ann Betz (Paul), Harry Pressey, Jr., Leonard Pressey, Elizabeth Spencer, Marie Pressey, Lily Dollard, Patricia Pressey and Delores Singleton (David) all of Wilmington, Delaware along with a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and friends.