Marie Corbitt

Corbitt, Marie R., age 87, passed away, Monday January 30, 2012. Born in Dayton, Oh January 1, 1925 to Paul J and Therese Froendhoff.Preceded in death by her husband, James A., granddaughter,Mindy Long. Survived by children, Bridget Long, Virginia & Bob Saunders, Jim and Cindy Corbitt, Mary Biehn, Joe & Ann Corbitt. Grandchildren; Sam, Max, Matt, Andrea, Bryan, Jimmy, Stacy, Kristin, Ben, Cydney, Joey, and 8 great-grandchildren. Also survived by her many loving nieces, nephews and longtime friends. Marie was a graduate of Roosevelt High school class of 1943.Contributing to the war effort, she worked at Patterson Field and Inland Mfg. After the War, Marie was employed by McCalls, and Elder & Johnson. She married James A. on March 31, 1951 and embarked on a new career, raising 5 kids.Marie enjoyed life to the fullest and had interests in so many different things; from crafts, reading, cooking, antiques and collections-(owning an antique shop, The Leprechaun Cottage with best friend, Anita)-, to foreign language and travel- (our trips to Surfside Beach will not be the same without you)-, and of course being with her family and friends. Some of Mom's best friends through the years had 4 legs and slobbered, thus her little saying, "J'embrasse mon chien sur la bouche".Mom loved corresponding with everyone through the years, sending cards for every occasion with personal notes inside. Our mother always saw the best in everyone and lived by the saying "Love One Another."A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00am Friday at St. Francis of Assisi Church. Burial will follow at Centerville Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 4-7pm at The Westbrock Funeral Home, 5980 Bigger Road.A special thank you to all the compassionate healthcare workers who cared for Mom during her last few weeks and her friends at the Wellington at Dayton. If desired, please make a charitable donation in her name to SICSA or the American Heart Association.