Mary E. Rodick
Age 87 of Wilmington

Passed away peacefully at home January 8, 2026.

Mary was born to the late John and Irene (Goolsby) Gowen. She grew up with her sister in Roanoke, Nelson County, VA, before moving to Delaware with her family.

On September 19, 1955 Mary married the love of her life Bill Rodick. Together they spent 54 loving years together.

Mary dedicated her life to motherhood. She was the ultimate matriarch of the family providing love, care, and support to her husband, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was happiest at home surrounded by her family.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Rodick, Sr; her sons, William J. Rodick, Jr. and Robert Rodick; her grandchildren, Jennifer Fontello-Phipps and Kim Rodick; and her sister, Stella Lennon.
She will be dearly missed by her children, Carole Fontello (Jim), James Rodick (Kelly), Debbie Walker (Dave), and Mike Rodick (Sue); her 14 grandchildren; her 34 great grandchildren; and four great great grandchildren. She is also survived by her dear friend, who is more like a sister, Roberta Clapp.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Celebration of Life service for Mary at Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home, 1400 Kirkwood Hwy., Wilm., DE 19805, on Thursday, Jan 15 at 1:00 pm. Friends may call at the funeral home from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm. Interment will take place at Gracelawn Memorial Park.