Carmen Delia Marrero at the age of 88 passed peacefully with her loved ones by her side on October 3, 2023, at her home in Elkton, MD. Carmen was born on September 5, 1935, in Naranjito, Puerto Rico to the late Vicente Bonilla and Josefa (Negron) Bonilla.

Carmen was a deeply spiritual and devoted Catholic.  She attended mass every Sunday and prayed the rosary daily. With her strong faith in God, she became a Godmother to several people within the church, creating long lasting relationships. Carmen worked for many years as a professional seamstress in the interior design and clothing manufacturing industry. Her gifted sewing skills made her an amazing seamstress. She enjoyed making clothes, custom slip covers, curtains and draperies, quilts, bedspreads, and doing upholstery. Her love for children took her out of retirement, taking a position with the After Care program at Immaculate Conception School for over 20 years. The children, parents, and coworkers loved her, calling her Miss Carmen and coming back year after year to see her. Carmen enjoyed cooking, especially her signature rice and beans, which everyone loved. She liked playing cards, and dominos with family and friends. Carmen’s greatest passion and love was for her family. She was loved by all that knew her and will be deeply missed.

Carmen is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Jose Marrero; children: William Marrero, Jose Marrero (Teresa Gibson-Chance), Carmen Marrero Phillips (Ronald), and Milagro Marrero Blanton (John); grandchildren: Michele Marrero (Eric Wahlstrom), Christina McMillian (Brian), Jose “Joey” Marrero III (Jennifer), Ronald Phillips (Kaitlyn), Caitlyn Clauss (Jesse), Anthony “Tony” Marrero (Candice Ritchie), Brian Marrero (McKenzie Hammer), Michael Blanton (Carly), and Sabrina Jehle (Kenneth) ; great-grandchildren: Aiden McMillian, Kellan McMillian, Skylar Marrero, Theodore Phillips, Magnolia Phillips, Carter Clauss, Anthony Marrero, Marissa Marrero, Finn Marrero, and Baby Blanton (on the way); daughter-in-law, Julie Marrero, brothers: Justino Bonilla, and Angel L. Bonilla, and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Carmen is preceded in death by her son Roberto Marrero; brothers: Arcadio Bonilla, and Efrian Bonilla; sister, Maria C. Bonilla, and daughter-in-law, Patricia Marrero.

A mass to celebrate Carmen’s life will be held on Friday, October 13, 2023, at 11:00 am at Immaculate Conception Church, 455 Bow Street, Elkton, MD 21921, where friends and family may begin visiting at 10:00 am. A burial will follow at Immaculate Conception Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made payable to “St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital” and sent in care of R.T. Foard, Funeral Home, P.A., 259 East Main Street, Elkton, MD 21921. To make online condolences, please visit www.rtfoard.com