Edith Evans Menser

Edith Evans Menser, 92, of Wilmington, died on Feb. 14, 2025, following a brief illness.

Born in 1932 at Wilmington Hospital, Edie’s Delaware roots ran deep and she spent most of her life in New Castle County. She grew up on East 40th Street, attended Warner Elementary, graduated from P.S. duPont High School, and earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware. A lifelong Episcopalian, she was active at the Cathedral Church of St. John, where she met and married her husband, David.

Edie’s talent for clothing and textile design was an enduring passion. She used her skills to create unique and wonderful items for family and friends. Actors in the Brandywiners Ltd. wore her costumes, and for her work she was recognized as a life member. She learned to do crewel embroidery and as a member of the Cathedral altar guild she donated many pieces to the church. She was a talented floral arranger and designed many displays for Easter and Christmas.

Other significant volunteer work included organizing alumni reunions with her college classmates, hosting and supporting dozens of American Field Service (AFS) exchange students and their families. By the time she and David retired from the program in 1997, they had helped 141 students from 54 countries in 17 public and private high schools. Closer to her home she volunteered at the Wilmington Senior Center and with Greater Brandywine Village Revitalization, Inc. She served on the board of Wilmington Design Review. She treasured her friends and family and enjoyed socializing with them on her balcony overlooking the Brandywine River.

She was preceded in death by her husband, David. She is survived by her son and daughter, Paul and Martha; her grandchildren, Laura, Benjamin, and William; and great grandchildren Madeline, David, Jacob, and Nathaniel.

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Funeral Services

Burial will be in Longwood Cemetery at a date to be announced later.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to AFS Intercultural Programs.

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Andrea McCoy-Carty lit a candle and writes,

My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. Edie "Rest in Peace"🙏

02/19/2025 06:35 am

Annabelle Kressman writes,

I lived above Edie at Superfine for many years and enjoyed knowing her. She was always helpful and caring. Annabelle Kressman

02/19/2025 08:39 am

Priscilla Rakestraw writes,

To Edie's family: I am saddened to learn of Edie's death. While we (Ministry of Caring) were purchasing and renovating the Cathedral of St. John, Edie shared many family stories of her life within the Cathedral. As it became the Village of St. John (housing for low-income seniors), she loved that the history of the Cathedral was being preserved. And we preserved an altar pillow that Edie and her fellow Altar Guild members had embroidered. Until she moved, I would ring the Cathedral bell for Edie each time I was at the Village of St. John. Edie said it reassured her that the church she loved was still serving others, just in a different format. I so enjoyed our visits; thank you for sharing her with so many of us.

02/19/2025 03:03 pm

Carol Pie Banks writes,

Condolences to the family. Enjoyed Edith’s friendship down through the years when David her husband was the Executive Director of GBVR, Inc The contribution David and Edith made to our unit block of E. 22nd Street in Wilmington DE will forever be engraved with gratitude in our hearts.

02/19/2025 03:58 pm

Winnie Hohlt writes,

What lovely,interesting woman she was. She will surely be missed. Love to surviving family

02/20/2025 10:03 am

Charisse Scully writes,

I was Edie’s hairdresser for many, many years. Other customers would always comment on how beautiful her hair was. Not because of the way I cut it but just because it was such nice hair. I’m sorry to hear that she has passed and I hope her last days were not unpleasant. RIP Edie. We’ll miss you. 💖

02/21/2025 06:43 pm

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