Lady Mary Lee Dericho

To view the service for Lady Mary Lee Dericho's live stream use the link below: www.facebook.com/ZandersFuneralLIVE Her Life On April 1st, Mary Lee Dericho was born in Newton, Georgia to the late Elbert and Rena Brown. After relocating to Apopka, her family united with the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor J. M Bing. Mary attended and graduated from Hungerford High School located in Eatonville, FL. In 1950, Mary met Herman Lee Dericho and on June 20, 1953 they became one in Holy Matrimony. Out of this union 5 children were born, Shirley, Marvin, Herman, Jr., Bobby, and Terrance. Her Legacy After graduation, Mary Lee Dericho began her career at the Historic Sunland Hospital in Orlando. Her passion for caring and developing youth, inspired her to obtain a Degree in Early Childhood Development. She became the Owner and Director of the Central Avenue Daycare. For many years, Mary was instrumental in the success of our youth in the community. After retirement, the Daycare business continued while she remained the owner for over 40 years. Lady Mary L. Dericho was by Reverend Dericho’s side as a wife for 67 years and a pastor’s wife for 57 years. Lady Dericho was more than just a Pastor’s wife at New Hope, she served her church well. She served as the Youth Director for New Hope Missionary Baptist Church for many years. She served on the Deaconess Board, Senior Women and Home Mission Ministry. She was the Sunday School teacher for Class #4 for ages 5-8, where she brought the lessons to life for the young listeners. She directed many plays for the church; “Jesus of Nazareth” “Passion of the Christ”, Christmas plays, skits for the youth and always loved to play the Pastor’s Wife in the production “Glory Train.” Lady Dericho served as the counselor for the Young Women Auxiliary where she was a role model, gave advice and encouragement to young women. She was the faithful president of the Sanctuary Choir where she sang with her beautiful Soprano Voice while giving praise and worship to her Lord and Savior. Also, she was a lecturer for the Senior Women and Home Mission Ministry. New Hope Missionary Baptist Church loved Lady Dericho. She was a devout member, and whatever she could do for her church and community she would. Lady Dericho was an active member in Congress #1 as well as Congress #2. She attended many First South Florida District Association Conferences. Every year, Lady Dericho looked forward to going to the National Baptist Convention with Reverend Dericho. She loved shopping for the latest fashions and loved to wear hats. She was the Founder of Seniors on the Move, a community Senior Program in Apopka, Florida. Also, she was a member of Davis Chapter #36, Order of the Eastern Star, Apopka. Lady Dericho was a beam of sunlight to everyone she met. She was a soft-spoken Woman of God that walked in elegance and grace. Her Love Lady Dericho was preceded in death by her parents, Elbert and Rena Brown. Her daughter, Shirley Dericho, brother, Henry L. Brown, Jr. and Grandparents. She leaves to cherish her memories, a loving and devoted husband, Reverend Dr. Herman L. Dericho; sons: Marvin Dericho, Herman “Shine” Dericho, Jr., Bobby Dericho (Evelyn) and Terrance Dericho (Shelly) all of Orlando, Florida; grandchildren: TeQurite S. Dericho, Kartrea Dericho Williams (Chris), Arden Neal, Rashonda Dericho-Musawwir (Bari), Charcia Dericho (Abre), Tasnan Dericho, Quantary Bridges, Latoya Anderson, Darius Dericho, Brandon Dericho, Tara Dericho, Makisha Dericho, Gina Dericho, Sherreal Dericho, Ciara Dericho-McNeal (Jacquez) and Terrance Dericho, Jr., a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins; and god daughters: Myra Johnson, Monique R. Morris, and Dorothy Rollins.

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Lady Mary Lee Dericho

August 3, 2020