Maureen J. Vansant, age 68, of Earleville, MD passed away on December 3, 2017. She was born on November 21, 1949 in Elmira, NY to the late Frederick J. McMinds and Josephine (Garrahan) McMinds.

Maureen was a 35-year member of a choir known as Sweet Adelines. They had an international concert every year, which allowed her to visit Canada and many states throughout the US. Maureen was an avid antiquer. Her and George would travel to flea markets and had a great appreciation for all types of goods. Her favorite times were spent with family and friends.

Maureen is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, George Vansant of Earleville, MD; daughters: Adria McCall and her husband, Ralph, of Newark, DE and Brooke Vansant and her fiancé, Jade Malgire, of Newark, DE; brother, Fred McMinds of New Castle, DE; sister, Patty Hopper of Bear, DE; grandchildren: Bryanna Sciavicco, Ralphy McCall, Coleman McCall, Gracie McCall, and Cameron Malgire; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Christopher McMinds.

A visitation to celebrate Maureen’s life will be held on Friday, December 8, 2017 from 9-11am at R.T. Foard & Jones, Inc., 122 West Main Street, Newark, DE 19711. Burial will be held privately and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made payable to, “Alzheimer’s Association” and sent in care of the funeral home.