Marjorie L. Willett - Obituary

arjorie “Margie” Lorraine Willett, 84, of Edgewater, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025. Born on September 16, 1941, in Washington, D.C., Margie was the daughter of the late James and Frances Nichols. She grew up in the Michigan Park Hills neighborhood in Hyattsville, where she developed life-long relationships with friends as close as family members. She was a proud graduate of Northwestern High School and began her career in public service shortly thereafter. Margie spent many dedicated years working for the Federal Government, often telling the numerous “carpool stories.” After retiring, she became a full-time homemaker—a role she embraced wholeheartedly. In 1966, Margie married the love of her life, John “Sonny” Willett, and together they made Edgewater their home for the next 60 years. Their marriage was a true partnership filled with devotion, humor, and family. Sonny often joked to friends that Margie “made him Sunday dinner every night,” a testament to the care and love she poured into their home. Throughout their marriage, Margie and Sonny shared their lives with a succession of beloved Beagles—Petunia, Marigold, and Lily. Margie’s later years were defined by her quiet strength and unwavering loyalty to those she loved. She and Sonny spent many years caring for Sonny’s mother, Maybelle .and Margie’s mother Frances. After Maybelle’s passing in 2013 and Sonny’s in 2015, Margie often spoke of how blessed she felt that Theresa and her husband, Tom, rebuilt Maybelle’s home which was next door. Theresa watched over Margie daily, providing comfort, companionship, and constant support. Life brought challenges—most notably a house fire in 2018 that temporarily displaced her, and later the illness that ultimately took her—but Margie faced each hardship with resilience. During those years, Theresa lovingly cared for her, remaining faithfully by her side, including at the moment Margie took her final breath. Margie is predeceased by her beloved husband John “Sonny” Willett. She is survived by her loving daughter Theresa Locke, and Theresa’s husband Tom, as well as numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Margie will forever be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, aunt, cousin, neighbor, loyal friend, and, of course, on-line shopper. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes contributions to a charity of your choice in Margie’s memory. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Margie's life on Tuesday, December 9 from 5 to 8 PM at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road Edgewater, MD 21037, where her service will be held on Wednesday, December 10 at 10 AM. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens.